Voter Guide: 2026 Iowa general election
Contested statewide and federal races, ballot issue for the November 2026 election
This is your guide to the contested statewide and federal races for the 2026 general election on Nov. 3, 2026 in Iowa.
Races
Voters in the Nov. 3 general election will elect Democratic, Republican, Libertarian or independent candidates. The candidate who receives the most votes wins.
Iowa auditor
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Chris Cournoyer
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) Taylor Wettach
Republican Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer faces Democrat Taylor Wettach for this open seat.
Iowa attorney general
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Brenna Bird
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) Nate Willems
Republican incumbent Brenna Bird is facing a challenge from Democrat Nate Willems.
Iowa Secretary of State
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Paul Pate
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) Ryan Peterman
Republican incumbent Secretary of State Paul Pate faces Democrat Ryan Peterman.
Iowa treasurer
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) John Norwood
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Roby Smith
Republican incumbent Treasurer Roby Smith faces Democrat John Norwood.
U.S. Senate
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Ashley Hinson
- Candidate (Libertarian Party)(LP) Thomas Laehn
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) Josh Turek
U.S. House District 1
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) Christina Bohannan
- Candidate (Independent)(I) Michael Bridgford
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Mariannette Miller-Meeks
U.S. House District 2
- Candidate (Independent)(I) Dave Bushaw
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) Lindsay James
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Joe Mitchell
- Candidate (Libertarian Party)(LP) Rick Stewart
Four candidates are vying for this open northeast Iowa seat, currently represented by Republican Ashley Hinson, who is running for U.S. Senate.
U.S. House District 3
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Zach Nunn
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) Sarah Trone Garriott
Republican incumbent Zach Nunn is running against Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott.
U.S. House District 4
- Candidate (Democrat)(D) Dave Dawson
- Candidate (Republican)(R) Chris McGowan
Republican Chris McGowan faces Democrat Dave Dawson for this open seat, currently represented by Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra.
Ballot Measures
A ballot measure is a law, issue or question that voters decide through an election.
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