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U.S. Senate Iowa

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

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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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DWithdrewWriter

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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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

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

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

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

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

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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Primary

RepublicanAdvancedReporter

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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Republican

Jim Carlin is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Iowa in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticAdvanced

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

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DemocraticBusiness executive

Zach Wahls is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Iowa in the 2026 election.

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Convention

LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced

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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