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Republican Representative Jim Van Engelenhoven has announced he will be seeking re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives. Van Engelenhoven represents District 71 in the Iowa House, which includes the majority of Marion County along with the Monroe area. He currently serves on the Labor, Veterans Affairs and Local Government committees in the House. Democrat Pat Van Zante of Pella had previously announced that she plans to seek election to the District 71 seat as well.