2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa

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 took place on June 2, 2026.

Statewide polling Statewide congressional polls Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMarginof errorDemocraticRepublican Other UndecidedMarist UniversitySeptember 17–20, 20261,050 (RV)± 4.4%50%44%3%3%

District 1

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. This win was the narrowest of any incumbent House Republican in 2024.

Republican primary Nominee Mariannette Miller-Meeks, incumbent U.S. representative (2021–present)

Eliminated in primary David Pautsch, ministry founder and candidate for this district in 2024

Declined Grant Hill, nonprofit founder and convicted felon

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMariannette Miller-Meeks (R)$6,171,913$2,298,792$4,246,864David Pautsch (R)$57,495$53,302$9,892Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary Nominee Christina Bohannan, former state representative from the 85th district (2021–2023) and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024 Eliminated in primary Travis Terrell, healthcare worker

Withdrawn Bob Krause, former state representative from the 7th district (1973–1978) and perennial candidate (ran for U.S. Senate, endorsed Bohannan) Taylor Wettach, attorney (running for state auditor)

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handChristina Bohannan (D)$5,646,240$1,418,406$4,335,052Travis Terrell (D)$20,937$14,804$5,007Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Independents Declared Michael Bridgford, independent financial advisor Endorsements General election Predictions SourceRankingAs ofDecision Desk HQSeptember 25, 2026Inside ElectionsOctober 1, 2026Sabato's Crystal BallSeptember 22, 2026The Cook Political ReportFebruary 6, 2025Silver Bulletin August 20, 2026

Post-primary endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)$7,208,271$2,890,534$4,691,481 Christina Bohannan (D)$7,051,745$1,733,644$5,425,318 Michael Bridgford (I)$189,523$64,664$124,859Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Mariannette Miller-Meeks vs. Christina Bohannan vs. Michael Bridgford Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMarginof errorMariannetteMiller-Meeks (R)ChristinaBohannan (D) MichaelBridgford (I) UndecidedThe Bullfinch Group/Independent CenterJuly 13–16, 2026705 (LV)± 3.7%35%40%11%11%Public Policy Polling (D)June 18–19, 2025555 (V)–39%43%–18%

Results

District 2

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. Hinson is not seeking re-election, instead running for U.S. Senate.

Republican primary Nominee Joe Mitchell, former state representative from the 84th district (2019–2023)

Eliminated in primary Charlie McClintock, state senator from the 42nd district (2023–present)

Withdrawn Rod Blum, former U.S. representative (2015–2019) Ashley Hinson, incumbent U.S. representative (running for U.S. Senate) Shannon Lundgren, state representative from the 65th district (2017–present) (running for re-election)

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handCharlie McClintock (R)$17,322$1,201$16,121Joe Mitchell (R)$1,560,824$683,158$877,666Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary Nominee Lindsay James, state representative from the 71st district (2019–present) Eliminated in primary Kathy Dolter, former dean of nursing at Kirkwood Community College Clint Twedt-Ball, nonprofit founder

Withdrawn Kevin Techau, former U.S. attorney for the northern district of Iowa (2014–2017) (endorsed James)

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handKathy Dolter (D)$73,292$71,310$1,982Lindsay James (D)$872,614$633,389 $239,225Clint Twedt-Ball (D)$537,637$463,503$74,133Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Libertarian primary

Filed paperwork Rick Stewart, perennial candidate

Independents Declared Dave Bushaw, community organizer

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDave Bushaw (I)$13,562$11,021$2,477Source: Federal Election Commission

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs ofDecision Desk HQSeptember 25, 2026Inside ElectionsSeptember 17, 2026Sabato's Crystal BallSeptember 22, 2026The Cook Political ReportJune 18, 2026Silver Bulletin August 20, 2026

Post-primary endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Joe Mitchell (R)$1,938,593$1,043,029$895,564 Lindsay James (D)$1,628,201$872,363$755,838 Dave Bushaw (I)$26,117$14,483$11,570Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Joe Mitchell vs. Lindsay James Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof errorJoeMitchell (R)LindsayJames (D) UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group (D)July 14–19, 2026––45%46%9%Public Policy Polling (D)April 13–14, 2026675 (RV)± 3.2%33%36%31%

Results

District 3

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.

Republican primary Nominee Zach Nunn, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handZach Nunn (R)$4,146,939$1,039,267$3,160,505Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary Nominee Sarah Trone Garriott, state senator from the 14th district (2021–present)

Disqualified Xavier Carrigan, voice actor and candidate for in 2020

Withdrawn Jennifer Konfrst, minority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2021–2025) from the 32nd district (2019–present) (endorsed Trone Garriott)

Declined Austin Baeth, state representative from the 31st district (2023–present)

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handSarah Trone Garriott (D)$3,892,746$1,186,605$2,706,141Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Libertarian primary Disqualified Marco Battaglia, nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022 and Attorney General in 2018

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report January 15, 2026 Inside Elections October 1, 2026 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 2, 2025Silver Bulletin August 20, 2026

Post-primary endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Zach Nunn (R)$4,869,249$1,353,713$3,568,369 Sarah Trone Garriott (D)$5,293,773$1,434,089$3,859,683Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error ZachNunn (R) Sarah TroneGarriott (D) UndecidedRagnar Research Partners (R)March 12–14, 2026400 (LV)± 5.0%48%42%10%

Zach Nunn vs. Jennifer Konfrst Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error ZachNunn (R) JenniferKonfrst (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)September 17–18, 2025717 (RV)–44%44%12%

Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericRepublican GenericDemocrat Other UndecidedRagnar Research Partners (R)March 12–14, 2026400 (LV)± 5.0%44%43%–13%Change Research (D)October 23–27, 2025638 (LV)± 4.3%42%45%1%12%

Results

District 4

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.

On October 28, 2025, Feenstra announced he was retiring to run for governor in 2026. He placed 2nd in the Republican primary, losing by less than 1%.

Republican primary Nominee Chris McGowan, president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce

Withdrawn Douglas Jensen, concrete company executive Kyle Larsen, farmer (endorsed McGowan) Ryan Rhodes, former senior strategist for the Ben Carson 2016 presidential campaign and former CEO of Parler (endorsed McGowan) Matt Windschitl, former majority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2020–2025) from the 15th district (2007–present) (endorsed McGowan)

Declined Lynn Evans, state senator from the 3rd district (2023–present) (running for re-election) Randy Feenstra, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for governor) Steven Holt, state representative from the 12th district (2015–present) Zach Nunn, U.S. representative from the 3rd district (running for re-election)

Endorsements

Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handChris McGowan (R)$636,623$261,281$375,342Ryan Rhodes (R)$435,006$425,446$9,560Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary Nominee David Dawson, former state representative from the 14th district (2013–2017) Eliminated in primary Stephanie Steiner, nurse Ashley WolfTornabane, stay-at-home mom

Withdrawn Ryan Melton, Nationwide insurance supervisor and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDave Dawson (D)$98,357$61,895$36,462Ashley WolfTornabane (D)$22,458$14,043$8,505Source: Federal Election Commission

Results Results

Independents Filed paperwork Jermaine Decker, army veteran

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025Silver Bulletin August 20, 2026

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Chris McGowan (R)$679,844$350,993$328,850 Dave Dawson (D)$135,722$85,959$49,762Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Notes

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References

External links Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates Christina Bohannan (D) Michael Bridgford (I) Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)

Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates Dave Bushaw (I) Lindsay James (D) Joe Mitchell (R)

Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates Sarah Trone Garriott (D) Zach Nunn (R)

Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates Dave Dawson (D) Jermaine Decker (I) Chris McGowan (R)