WEST DES MOINES, Iowa —

Iowa Democrats have picked Renee Hardman as their candidate for the special election in Senate District 16, which includes parts of Clive, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights, following the death of Sen. Claire Celsi .

Hardman is the current West Des Moines mayor pro tem, having served two terms on the city council. She is also the CEO of Lutheran Services of Iowa.

There are no publicly declared Republican candidates at this time.

The special election is set for Dec. 30.

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