The 2026 Iowa State Auditor election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the state auditor of Iowa. Incumbent Democratic auditor Rob Sand declined to run for a third term, and is instead running for governor. Primary elections were held on June 2, 2026.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Taylor Wettach, attorney

Declined Rob Sand, incumbent state auditor (2019–present) (running for governor)

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee Chris Cournoyer, lieutenant governor of Iowa (2024–present)

Eliminated in primary Abigail Maas, Iowa County supervisor (2020–present)

Endorsements

Results

General election Results

References

External links Official campaign websites Chris Cournoyer (R) Taylor Wettach (D)