Ross Wilburn is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 50th district since 2023, after serving the 46th district from 2019 to 2023. Born in 1964 or 1965 in Galesburg, Illinois, he resides in Ames and works as a social worker. Notable achievements include serving as chair of the Iowa Democratic Party from January 2021 to January 2023, acting as ranking member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and holding the position of Assistant Democratic Leader since 2025. He is a former mayor of Iowa City and a member of the Iowa National Guard, and ran unsuccessfully for Iowa governor in 2018 before winning his House seat.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Wilburn's formal education are not detailed in available records. His political experience includes election to the Iowa House in November 2018 , prior role as Iowa City mayor, Iowa Democratic Party chair , and current service as Assistant Democratic Leader.