2026 Midterms · IA

Iowa’s 2026 races

Every Iowa matchup is set for November. Races with an issue guide link through to the head-to-head.

On November 3, 2026, Iowa voters choose a U.S. senator (Josh Turek vs. Ashley Hinson), a governor (Rob Sand vs. Zach Lahn) and all 4 members of the U.S. House. The races to watch are the governor’s race, the 1st District race, the 2nd District race, the 3rd District race and the Senate race, rated competitive by at least one major forecaster.

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House

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Senate

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Battlegrounds

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Issue guides

Battleground = rated toss-up, tilt or lean by at least one of the four forecasters we track, so a seat three of them call safe can still appear here. Each row carries its own rating. How we rate races.