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Iowa ballot, 2026

137 races on November 3, 2026

Federal

U.S. Senate Iowa

General: November 3, 2026

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Andrew Foster ran for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanReporter

Ashley Hinson is a broadcast journalist and former Iowa House member running for U.S. Senate. She emphasizes lowering costs and supporting economic growth, improving rural healthcare access and affordability, and supporting family farms and biofuels.

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Bob Krause ran for U.S. House Iowa District 1 in 2026.

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Chris Henry ran for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Dave Muhlbauer is a first-time Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa in the 2026 general election.

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J.D. Scholten ran for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2026.

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Jackie Norris ran for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2026.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewElectronic hardware design/test engineer

John Berman ran for U.S. Senate Massachusetts in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RIdeology 0.54 · ConservativeWithdrew

Joni Ernst ran for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2026.

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Democratic

Josh Turek is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Iowa in the 2026 general election.

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Joshua Smith ran for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Nathan Sage ran for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Paul Rieck ran for U.S. Senate Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Thomas Laehn is a Libertarian running for U.S. Senate Iowa for the first time. More information about his background and policy positions is not yet publicly available through public voter guide resources.

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U.S. House Iowa District 1

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.34 · ConservativeDoctor

Mariannette Miller-Meeks is a doctor and republican candidate seeking reelection.

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Bob Krause ran for U.S. House Iowa District 1 in 2026.

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DemocraticEngineer

An environmental engineer and law professor, Bohannan emphasizes lowering costs for Iowans by ending tariffs, expanding clean energy, protecting healthcare access, and cracking down on corporate price increases and utility monopolies.

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Darren White ran for U.S. House Iowa District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness

Grant Hill ran for U.S. House Iowa District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Henry Gaff ran for U.S. House Iowa District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kyle Kuehl ran for U.S. House Iowa District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateIndependent financial advisor

Michael Bridgford, a Independent financial advisor, is running for office for the first time.

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Taylor Wettach is a Democratic candidate for Iowa Auditor of State in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Iowa District 2

General: November 3, 2026

IndependentFirst-time candidateCommunity organizer

Dave Bushaw is a community organizer running for office for the first time. Dave Bushaw supports affordable housing and healthcare access.

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Guy Morgan ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jacob Wieland ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Joe Mitchell is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in the 2026 general election.

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Joseph Kane Baker ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Joseph Kerner ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kevin Techau ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticPastor

A pastor with a divinity degree and former director of the Loras College Peace Institute, running for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. She previously ran for this office. She has served on various community boards and interfaith councils.

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Mathew Hepker ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Newman Abuissa ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateCEO

CEO of Frontier Natural Products and law enforcement veteran from Iowa, running for the U.S. House. This is his first run for office. He says his priorities are ending the Drug War, eliminating crony capitalism, and reforming taxes.

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RWithdrewBusiness Owner and Real Estate Developer

Rodney Blum ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026.

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Shannon Lundgren is a Republican candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 65 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Stephen Kephart ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Thomas Kedley ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Veronica Tessler ran for U.S. House Iowa District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Iowa District 3

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.29 · Moderate ConservativeProfessor

Zach Nunn is the Republican incumbent from Iowa's 3rd District and a U.S. Air Force veteran. A cybersecurity professor, he emphasizes supporting families, protecting constitutional rights, economic growth, law enforcement support, and right-to-life issues.

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Austin Frerick ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewTech lead

Brad Huss ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026.

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Easton Wolfe ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewTalent mentor

Heather Ryan ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jennifer Konfrst ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026.

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Joshua Louis Schoenblatt ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrewCorrectional Officer

Marco Battaglia ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewCo-owner, Hanusa Hardware and Rental

Mary Ann Hanusa ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026.

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DemocraticMinister

Lutheran minister with theological education running for U.S. House in Iowa. Trone Garriott emphasizes economic growth through worker investment, affordable health care, and government transparency and reform.

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Theresa Greenfield ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Tracy Limon ran for U.S. House Iowa District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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U.S. House Iowa District 4

General: November 3, 2026

RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Aaron Thomas Krull ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Running as a Republican for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, this is his first run for office. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. No additional information about his policy positions is available.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Christian Schlaefer ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateProsecutor

Dave Dawson is a prosecutor, running for office for the first time, for Iowa District 4. Dave Dawson emphasizes Will work to expand health care options and research.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Douglas Jensen ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jay Brown ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateRetired

Jermaine Decker is a retired Army veteran seeking his first election as an independent to U.S. House Iowa District 4. He emphasizes fighting corruption, defending constitutional rights, and improving affordability for everyday essentials.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrewRetail sales associate

Kyle Grossman ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Kyle Larsen ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Matt Windschitl ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026.

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RIdeology 0.47 · ConservativeWithdrewProfessor

Randy Feenstra ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSupervisor

Ryan Melton ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ryan O'Leary ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ryan Rhodes ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Statewide offices

Attorney General of Iowa

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentAttorney

An attorney serving as the incumbent Iowa Attorney General, Bird emphasizes protecting crime victims, upholding the rule of law and constitutional rights, and removing criminals from the streets to protect Iowans.

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DemocraticAttorney

Nate Willems is a labor attorney with 16 years' experience running for Attorney General of Iowa. He emphasizes holding corporations accountable, protecting workers and consumers from fraud, and strengthening public safety.

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Governor of Iowa

General: November 3, 2026

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Julie Stauch ran for Governor of Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Paul Dahl ran for Governor of Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Democratic

A former public corruption prosecutor and current Iowa State Auditor, Sand emphasizes restoring accountability and transparency in state government, investing in cancer research, and addressing Iowa's economic challenges and budget deficit.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateFarmer/Businessman

A farmer and businessman running for Iowa governor, this is his first run for office. He says his main priorities are freeing farmers from systemic barriers, making Iowa healthy by addressing food, water, and medicine quality, and restoring education free from political ideology.

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Iowa Auditor of State

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanGovernment

Chris Cournoyer, a government, is a Republican candidate for Iowa Auditor of State in the 2026 general election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Taylor Wettach is a Democratic candidate for Iowa Auditor of State in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbent

Mike Naig is the incumbent for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. Mike Naig supports science.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Chris Jones, an environmental engineer and author, campaigns for clean water by regulating high-polluting agricultural systems, helping farmers transition to sustainable practices, and diversifying Iowa's food systems for local production.

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Iowa Secretary of State

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbent

Paul Pate is the Republican incumbent as Iowa Secretary of State. A small business owner, he emphasizes making voting accessible while maintaining election security and has made Iowa a national leader in election administration.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Democratic candidate running for Iowa Secretary of State in his first election. Peterman is a member of the Democratic Party seeking this office for the first time.

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Iowa Treasurer of State

General: November 3, 2026

RepublicanIncumbentBusiness owner

Roby Smith is the Republican incumbent Iowa Treasurer, a business owner and former banker. He emphasizes a business-friendly economy, controlling government spending, and protecting education as the foundation for community growth.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateBusiness Management

John Norwood, a Business Management, is running for office for the first time.

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Lieutenant Governor of Iowa

General: November 3, 2026

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Dave Muhlbauer is a first-time Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa in the 2026 general election.

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RepublicanFarmer/Rancher

Derek Wulf, a farmer/Rancher, is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.

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State legislature

Iowa House of Representatives