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
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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.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
Potential
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Potential
- Christina Bohannan, former state representative from the 85th district (2021–2023) and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024[3]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[4]
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Tossup | February 6, 2025 |
Inside Elections[5]
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Tossup | March 7, 2025 |
District 2
The 2nd district is based in northeastern Iowa and contains the cities of
Dubuque. The incumbent is Republican Ashley Hinson who was re-elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
- Ashley Hinson, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Potential
- Northern District of Iowa (2014–2017)[6]
Declined
- Lindsay James, state representative from the 71st district (2019–present)[7]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[4]
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Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
Inside Elections[5]
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Likely R | March 7, 2025 |
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.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
- Zach Nunn, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Publicly expressed interest
- Austin Baeth, state representative from the 31st district (2023–present)[8]
- Sarah Trone Garriott, state senator from the 14th district (2021–present)[8]
Potential
- Jennifer Konfrst, minority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2021–present) from the 32nd district (2019–present)[8]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[4]
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Lean R | February 6, 2025 |
Inside Elections[5]
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Lean R | March 7, 2025 |
District 4
The 4th district is based in northwestern Iowa and includes the cities of
Sioux City. The incumbent is Republican Randy Feenstra, who was re-elected with 67.0% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
- Randy Feenstra, incumbent U.S. representative
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[4]
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Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
Inside Elections[5]
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Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
References
- ^ Cook Political Report. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ Belin, Laura (February 7, 2025). "Interview: David Pautsch previews next primary race against Miller-Meeks". Bleeding Heartland. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ Nir, David; Beard, David (December 5, 2024). "How EMILYs List's candidates won in a tough year". The Downballot (Podcast). Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
- ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (March 26, 2025). "Morning Digest, sponsored by Ripple On Impact: Republicans crank up an old routine—trashing their special election nominee". The Downballot. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Murphy, Erin (April 8, 2025). "National Democrats believe 3 Iowa Congressional elections 'in play'". The Gazette. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c Price, Dave (March 12, 2025). "Exclusive: Three Iowa legislators consider run for this key congressional seat". KCRG-TV. Retrieved March 12, 2025.