2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the four U.S. representatives from the State of Iowa, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections will take place on June 2, 2026.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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District 1
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This district is based in the southeastern part of the state and includes the cities of Davenport and Iowa City. The incumbent is Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who was re-elected with 50.0% of the vote in 2024.[2] This win was the narrowest of any House Republican in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
- David Pautsch, ministry founder and candidate for this district in 2024[4]
Declined
- Grant Hill, nonprofit founder and convicted felon[5]
Endorsements
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[6]
- U.S. representatives
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[7]
- Tom Emmer, House majority whip (2023–present) from MN-06 (2015–present)[8]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) | $5,748,766 | $1,805,324 | $4,317,185 |
| David Pautsch (R) | $53,670 | $48,044 | $11,323 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[15] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Christina Bohannan, former state representative from the 85th district (2021–2023) and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024[16]
- Travis Terrell, healthcare worker[17]
Withdrawn
- Bob Krause, former state representative from the 7th district (1973–1978) and perennial candidate (running for U.S. Senate, endorsed Bohannan)[18]
- Taylor Wettach, attorney (running for state auditor)[19]
Endorsements
Christina Bohannan
- U.S. representatives
- Suzan DelBene, WA-01 (2012–present)[20]
- Abby Finkenauer, former IA-01 (2019-2021)[21]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[21]
- Gabby Giffords, former AZ-08 (2007-2012)[21]
- Dave Loebsack, former IA-02 (2007–2021)[21]
- Greg Stanton, AZ-04 (2019–present)[21]
- State legislators
- Bob Krause, former state representative from the 7th district (1973–1978)[18]
- Brian Meyer, minority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2025–present) from the 29th district (2013–present)[21]
- Janice Weiner, minority leader of the Iowa Senate (2025–present) from the 45th district (2023–present)[21]
- Organizations
Travis Terrell
- Track AIPAC[33]
- Insufferable Wenches of Iowa[34]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Christina Bohannan (D) | $5,102,379 | $1,204,402 | $4,005,194 |
| Travis Terrell (D) | $19,296 | $12,893 | $5,277 |
| Taylor Wettach (D) | $697,874 | $697,874 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[15] | |||
Independents
Declared
- Michael Bridgford, independent financial advisor[35]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[36] | Tossup | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[37] | Tossup | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[38] | Tossup | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[39] | Tossup | September 26, 2025 |
Polling
Mariannette Miller-Meeks vs. Christina Bohannan
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) |
Christina Bohannan (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling (D)[40][A] | June 18–19, 2025 | 555 (V) | – | 39% | 43% | – | 18% |
District 2
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The 2nd district is based in northeastern Iowa and contains the cities of Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Dubuque. The incumbent is Republican Ashley Hinson, who was re-elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024.[2] Hinson is not running for re-election, instead choosing to run for U.S. Senate.[41]
Republican primary
Declared
- Charlie McClintock, state senator from the 42nd district (2023–present)[42]
- Joe Mitchell, former state representative from the 84th district (2019–2023)[43]
Withdrawn
- Rod Blum, former U.S. Representative (2015–2019)[44]
- Ashley Hinson, incumbent U.S. representative[45] (running for U.S. Senate)[41]
- Shannon Lundgren, state representative from the 65th district (2017–present) (running for re-election)[46]
Endorsements
Joe Mitchell
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[47]
- U.S. representatives
- Tom Emmer, House majority whip (2023–present) from MN-06 (2015–present)[8]
- Brandon Gill, TX-26 (2025-present)[21]
- Richard Hudson, NC-09 (2013–present)[48]
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[47]
- Jim Jordan, OH-04 (2007–present)[49]
- Anna Paulina Luna, FL-13 (2023–present)[21]
- Steve Scalise, House majority leader (2023-present) from LA-01 (2008-present)[21]
- State legislators
- Bobby Kaufmann, majority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2025-present) from the 82nd district (2013-present)
- Organizations
- NRCC MAGA Majority[48]
- Turning Point Action[50]
Shannon Lundgren (withdrawn)
- Statewide officials
- Chris Cournoyer, lieutenant governor of Iowa (2024–present)[51]
- U.S. representatives
- David Young, state representative from the 28th district (2023–present) and former IA-03 (2015–2019)[52]
- State legislators
- Brian Best, former state representative from the 11th district (2015–2025)[52]
- Barb Kniff McCulla, state representative from the 37th district (2023–present)[52]
- Gary Mohr, state representative from the 93rd district (2017–present)[52]
- Jennifer Smith, state representative from the 72nd district (2025–present)[52]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rodney Blum (R) | $250,196 | $3,543 | $246,652 |
| Shannon Lundgren (R) | $91,759 | $91,759 | $0 |
| Charlie McClintock (R) | $15,944 | $1,156 | $14,787 |
| Joe Mitchell (R) | $1,336,146 | $457,408 | $878,737 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[54] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Kathy Dolter, former dean of nursing at Kirkwood Community College[55]
- Lindsay James, state representative from the 71st district (2019–present)[56]
- Clint Twedt-Ball, nonprofit founder[57]
Withdrawn
- Kevin Techau, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa (2014–2017)[58] (endorsed James)[59]
Endorsements
Lindsay James
- Executive branch officials
- Kevin Techau, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa (2014–2017)[59]
- U.S. Representatives
- Abby Finkenauer, IA-01 (2019–2021)[59]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013-present)[21]
- Dave Loebsack, IA-02 (2007–2021)[59]
- State legislators
- Liz Mathis, state senator from the 34th district (2011–present)[59]
- Individuals
- Kate Mulgrew, actress[60]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kathy Dolter (D) | $54,430 | $51,914 | $2,516 |
| Lindsay James (D) | $742,337 | $307,997 | $434,340 |
| Guy Morgan (D) | $4,834 | $3,213 | $1,620 |
| Kevin Techau (D) | $146,612 | $107,836 | $38,775 |
| Clint Twedt-Ball (D) | $465,046 | $310,225 | $154,821 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[54] | |||
Independents
Declared
- Dave Bushaw, community organizer[64]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Dave Bushaw (I) | $11,741 | $8,511 | $3,165 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[54] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[36] | Likely R | September 11, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[37] | Likely R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[38] | Likely R | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[39] | Tilt R | September 26, 2025 |
Polling
Joe Mitchell vs. Lindsay James
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Joe Mitchell (R) |
Lindsay James (D) |
Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling (D)[65][B] | April 13–14, 2026 | 675 (RV) | ± 3.2% | 33% | 36% | 31% |
District 3
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The 3rd district is based in southwestern Iowa and includes the city of Des Moines. The incumbent is Republican Zach Nunn, who was re-elected with 51.8% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Declared
Endorsements
Zach Nunn
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[67]
- JD Vance, 50th vice president of the United States (2025-present)[21]
- U.S. representatives
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[68]
- Jim Jordan, OH-04 (2007–present)[69]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Zach Nunn (R) | $3,882,730 | $895,429 | $3,040,133 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[70] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Sarah Trone Garriott, state senator from the 14th district (2021–present)[71]
Disqualified
- Xavier Carrigan, voice actor and candidate for Ohio's 5th congressional district in 2020[72]
Withdrawn
- Jennifer Konfrst, minority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2021–2025) from the 32nd district (2019–present) (endorsed Trone Garriott)[73]
Declined
- Austin Baeth, state representative from the 31st district (2023–present)[74]
Endorsements
Sarah Trone Garriott
- U.S. senators
- Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Senator from Michigan (2025–present)[21]
- U.S. representatives
- Suzan DelBene, WA-01 (2012–present)[20]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[21]
- Gabby Giffords, former AZ-08 (2007-2012)[21]
- Greg Stanton, AZ-04 (2019–present)[21]
- State legislators
- Izaah Knox, state senator from the 17th district (2023–present)[75]
- Jennifer Konfrst, minority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2021–2025) from the 32nd district (2019–present) and former candidate for this district[73]
- Brian Meyer, minority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2025–present) from the 29th district (2015–present)[76]
- Megan Srinivas, state representative from the 30th district (2023–present)[77]
- Labor unions
- Iron Workers Local 67[52]
- Teamsters Local 238[78]
- Organizations
Jennifer Konfrst (withdrawn)
- Executive branch officials
- Bonnie Campbell, former director of the Office on Violence Against Women (1995–2001)[87]
- U.S. senators
- Cory Booker, New Jersey (2013–present)[67]
- U.S. representatives
- Dave Loebsack, former IA-02 (2007–2021)[21]
- State legislators
- Claire Celsi, former state senator from the 16th district (2019–2025) (deceased)[75]
- Molly Donahue, state senator from the 37th district (2023–present)[75]
- Pam Jochum, former minority leader of the Iowa Senate (2023–2025) from the 36th district (2009–2025)[75]
- 19 state representatives[75]
- Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America Local 7102[88]
- Teamsters Local 90[88]
- UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33[88]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jennifer Konfrst (D) | $607,559 | $510,321 | $97,237 |
| Sarah Trone Garriott (D) | $3,080,897 | $892,577 | $2,188,320 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[70] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[36] | Tossup | January 15, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[37] | Lean R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[38] | Tossup | October 2, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[39] | Tossup | September 26, 2025 |
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Zach Nunn vs. Jennifer Konfrst
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Zach Nunn (R) |
Jennifer Konfrst (D) |
Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling (D)[90] | September 17–18, 2025 | 717 (RV) | – | 44% | 44% | 12% |
Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat
District 4
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The 4th district is based in northwestern Iowa and includes the cities of Ames and Sioux City. The incumbent is Republican Randy Feenstra, who was re-elected with 67.0% of the vote in 2024.[2]
On October 28, 2025, Feenstra announced he is retiring to for run for governor in 2026.[92]
Republican primary
Declared
Withdrawn
- Douglas Jensen, concrete company executive[94]
- Kyle Larsen, farmer (endorsed McGowan)[95]
- Ryan Rhodes, former senior strategist for the Ben Carson 2016 presidential campaign and former CEO of Parler (endorsed McGowan)[96][97]
- Matt Windschitl, former majority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2020–2025) from the 15th district (2007–present) (endorsed McGowan)[98]
Declined
- Lynn Evans, state senator from the 3rd district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[99]
- Randy Feenstra, incumbent U.S. representative (running for governor)[100]
- Steven Holt, state representative from the 12th district (2015–present)[101]
- Zach Nunn, U.S. representative from the 3rd district[102] (running for re-election)[66]
Endorsements
Chris McGowan
- Executive branch officials
- Terry Branstad, former U.S. ambassador to China (2017–2020) and former governor of Iowa (1983–1999, 2011–2017)[103]
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[104]
- U.S. representatives
- Tom Emmer, House majority whip (2023–present) from MN-06 (2015–present)[8]
- Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House (2023-present) from LA-04 (2017-present)[21]
- Jim Jordan, OH-04 (2007–present)[21]
- Steve Scalise, House majority leader (2023–present) from LA-01 (2008–present)[21]
- Rudy Yakym, IN-02 (2022–present)[21]
- State legislators
- Matt Windschitl, former majority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2020–2025) from the 15th district (2007–present) and former candidate for this seat[98]
- Individuals
- Robert O'Neill, former Navy SEAL[105]
- Ryan Rhodes, former senior strategist for the Ben Carson 2016 presidential campaign, former CEO of Parler, and former candidate for this seat.[106][107]
Ryan Rhodes (withdrew)
- Executive branch officials
- Ben Carson, former secretary of housing and urban development (2017–2021)[108]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Douglas Jensen (R) | $30,110 | $29,153 | $956 |
| Chris McGowan (R) | $627,012 | $247,903 | $379,108 |
| Ryan Rhodes (R) | $420,171 | $388,871 | $31,300 |
| Christian Schlaefer (R) | $7,709 | $5,697 | $2,012 |
| Matt Windschitl (R) | $65,881 | $25,446 | $40,434 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[109] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- David Dawson, former state representative from the 14th district (2013–2017)[110]
- Stephanie Steiner, nurse[111]
- Ashley WolfTornabane, stay-at-home mom[112]
Withdrawn
- Ryan Melton, Nationwide insurance supervisor and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024[113]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Dave Dawson (D) | $89,731 | $45,683 | $44,048 |
| Ryan Melton (D) | $13,525 | $12,575 | $3,846 |
| Ashley WolfTornabane (D) | $17,407 | $11,836 | $5,570 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[109] | |||
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Jermaine Decker, army veteran[114]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[36] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[37] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[38] | Safe R | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[39] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
Notes
Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by House Majority PAC, which is focused on electing Democrats to the U.S. House of Representatives
- Poll sponsored by James's campaign
- Poll commissioned by Conservatives For America, an organization linked to the Republican Study Committee