2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa
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| election_name = 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa
| country = Iowa
| type = legislative
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| previous_election = 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa
| previous_year = 2024
| next_election = 2028 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa
| next_year = 2028
| seats_for_election = All 4 Iowa seats to the United States House of Representatives
| election_date = November 3, 2026
| party1 = Republican Party (United States)
| last_election1 = 4
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| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
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{{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.
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District 1
{{see also|Iowa's 1st congressional district}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.cookpolitical.com/vote-tracker/2024/house|title=2024 House Vote Tracker|access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=Cook Political Report}}
=Republican primary=
==Declared==
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks, incumbent U.S. representative{{cite news |last1=Wilde |first1=Wendy |last2=Snover |first2=JD |last3=Burnett |first3=Claire |title=Iowa Congresswoman Says She Will Run for Re-Election in 2026 |url=https://whoradio.iheart.com/content/2025-06-02-iowa-congresswoman-says-she-will-run-for-re-election-in-2026/ |access-date=June 2, 2025 |work=WHO (AM) |date=June 2, 2025 |language=en}}
- David Pautsch, ministry founder and candidate for this district in 2024{{cite news |work=Bleeding Heartland |access-date=February 8, 2025 |author=Belin, Laura |title=Interview: David Pautsch previews next primary race against Miller-Meeks |date=February 7, 2025 |url=https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/02/07/interview-david-pautsch-previews-next-primary-race-against-miller-meeks/}}
==Fundraising==
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| colspan=4 |Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 |
|---|
| style="text-align:center;"
!Candidate !Raised !Spent !Cash on hand |
| {{party shading/Republican}}|Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)
|$1,018,369 |$286,449 |$1,045,071 |
| {{party shading/Republican}}|David Pautsch (R)
|$8,170 |$0 |$13,868 |
| colspan="4" |Source: Federal Election Commission{{cite web |title=2026 Election United States House - Iowa 1st |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/IA/01/2026/ |website=fec.gov |publisher=Federal Election Commission |access-date=April 15, 2025}} |
=Democratic primary=
==Declared==
- Bob Krause, former state representative from the 7th district (1973–1978) and perennial candidate{{cite news |title=Burlington democrat announces run for Iowa's 1st Congressional District |url=https://www.kcrg.com/2025/05/27/burlington-democrat-announces-run-iowas-1st-congressional-district/ |access-date=May 27, 2025 |work=KCRG-TV |date=May 27, 2025 |language=en}}
- Travis Terrell, healthcare worker{{cite news |last1=Martin |first1=Sabine |title=Why this Johnson County Democrat says he's challenging US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/22/iowa-democrat-travis-terrell-challenges-iowa-mariannette-miller-meeks-midterm-elections/83157783007/ |access-date=April 24, 2025 |work=The Des Moines Register |date=April 22, 2025}}
==Potential==
- Christina Bohannan, former state representative from the 85th district (2021–2023) and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024{{cite podcast |host1=Nir, David |host2=Beard, David |website=The Downballot |access-date=December 5, 2024 |date=December 5, 2024 |title=How EMILYs List's candidates won in a tough year |url=https://www.the-downballot.com/p/how-emilys-lists-candidates-won-in}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
| align=left | The Cook Political Report{{cite web |title=2026 CPR House Race Ratings |url=https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/house-race-ratings |publisher=Cook Political Report |access-date=February 6, 2025}}
| {{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |February 6, 2025 |
| align=left | Inside Elections{{cite web |title=2026 House Ratings |url=https://insideelections.com/ratings/house |website=Inside Elections |language=en}}
| {{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |March 7, 2025 |
| align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball{{Cite web |title=2026 House |url=https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2026-house/ |access-date=2025-05-05 |website=Sabato's Crystal Ball |language=en-US}}
| {{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |April 10, 2025 |
District 2
{{see also|Iowa's 2nd congressional district}}
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.
=Republican primary=
==Potential==
- Ashley Hinson, incumbent U.S. representative
==Fundraising==
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| colspan=4 |Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 |
|---|
| style="text-align:center;"
!Candidate !Raised !Spent !Cash on hand |
| {{party shading/Republican}}|Ashley Hinson (R)
|$637,135 |$337,927 |$2,227,284 |
| colspan="4" |Source: Federal Election Commission{{cite web |title=2026 Election United States House - Iowa 2nd |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/IA/02/2026/ |website=fec.gov |publisher=Federal Election Commission |access-date=April 15, 2025}} |
=Democratic primary=
==Declared==
- Kevin Techau, former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa (2014–2017){{cite web|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/04/17/iowa-democrat-kevin-techau-will-run-against-republican-ashley-hinson-second-district/83136637007/|title=Ex-US Attorney, Democrat Kevin Techau announces campaign against US Rep. Ashley Hinson|last=Pfannenstiel|first=Brianne|date=April 17, 2025|access-date=April 17, 2025|website=The Des Moines Register}}
==Declined==
- Lindsay James, state representative from the 71st district (2019–present){{cite news |last1=Murphy |first1=Erin |title=National Democrats believe 3 Iowa Congressional elections 'in play' |url=https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/national-democrats-believe-3-iowa-congressional-races-in-play-target-gop-incumbents/ |access-date=April 10, 2025 |work=The Gazette |date=April 8, 2025}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
| align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}} |February 6, 2025 |
| align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}} |March 7, 2025 |
| align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
| {{USRaceRating|Likely|R}} |April 10, 2025 |
District 3
{{see also|Iowa's 3rd congressional district}}
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=
==Declared==
==Endorsements==
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Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present){{cite news |title=Trump backs Iowa Congressman in 2026, Sen. Cory Booker endorses Dem running in same race |url=https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/trump-backs-nunn-booker-endorses-konfrst-as-iowas-3rd-congressional-race-heats-up-ach-nunn-republican-jennifer-sarah-trone-garriott-president-donald-booker-us-senator-reprehensive-washington-dc-vote-2026-election-truth-social-twitter-x-congress-democrats |access-date=May 9, 2025 |work=KGAN |date=May 9, 2025 |language=en}}
U.S. representatives
- Jim Jordan, {{ushr|OH|4|OH-04}} (2007–present){{cite news |last1=Pfannenstiel |first1=Brianne |title=US Rep. Jim Jordan calls the left 'crazy,' 'mean' while rallying for Iowa's Rep. Zach Nunn |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/30/jim-jordan-supports-zach-nunn-ahead-of-2026-reelection-bid-iowa-3rd-congressional-district/83877830007/ |access-date=May 30, 2025 |work=The Des Moines Register |date=May 30, 2025}}
}}
==Fundraising==
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| colspan=4 |Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 |
|---|
| style="text-align:center;"
!Candidate !Raised !Spent !Cash on hand |
| {{party shading/Republican}}|Zach Nunn (R)
|$751,491 |$116,511 |$687,813 |
| colspan="4" |Source: Federal Election Commission{{cite web |title=2026 Election United States House - Iowa 3rd |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/IA/03/2026/ |website=fec.gov |publisher=Federal Election Commission |access-date=April 15, 2025}} |
=Democratic primary=
==Declared==
- Sarah Trone Garriott, state senator from the 14th district (2021–present){{cite news |work=KTVO |title=Iowa State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott launches bid for 3rd Congressional District seat |url=https://ktvo.com/news/local/iowa-state-sen-sarah-trone-garriott-launches-bid-for-3rd-congressional-district-seat |access-date=May 5, 2025 |date=May 5, 2025}}
- Jennifer Konfrst, minority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2021–present) from the 32nd district (2019–2025){{cite news |last1=Luu |first1=Isabella |title=Democrat Jennifer Konfrst announces run for Rep. Nunn's seat in Iowa's 3rd District |url=https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/2025-05-08/democrat-jennifer-konfrst-running-for-congress-iowa-3rd-district |access-date=May 8, 2025 |work=Iowa Public Radio |date=May 8, 2025 |language=en}}
==Declined==
- Austin Baeth, state representative from the 31st district (2023–present){{cite news |last1=Rooker |first1=Amanda |title=Iowa Democrat Austin Baeth rules out run for Congress |url=https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-democrat-austin-baeth-rules-out-run-for-congress/64718370 |access-date=May 8, 2025 |work=KCCI |date=May 8, 2025 |language=en}}
==Endorsements==
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|title=Sarah Trone Garriott
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State legislators
- Izaah Knox, state senator from the 17th district (2023–present)
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{{Endorsements box
|title=Jennifer Konfrst
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U.S. senators
- Cory Booker, U.S. senator from New Jersey (2013–present)
State legislators
- Claire Celsi, state senator from the 16th district (2019–present){{cite news |last1=Belin |first1=Laura |title=First look at the Sarah Trone Garriott/Jennifer Konfrst primary in IA-03 |url=https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/11/first-look-at-the-sarah-trone-garriott-jennifer-konfrst-primary-in-ia-03/ |access-date=May 11, 2025 |work=Bleeding Heartland |date=May 11, 2025 |language=en}}
- Molly Donahue, state senator from the 37th district (2023–present)
- Pam Jochum, former minority leader of the Iowa Senate (2023–2025) from the 36th district (2009–2025)
- 19 state representatives
}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
| align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Lean|R}} |February 6, 2025 |
| align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Lean|R}} |March 7, 2025 |
| align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
| {{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |April 10, 2025 |
District 4
{{see also|Iowa's 4th congressional district}}
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 May 12, 2025, Feenstra filed to run for governor of Iowa in 2026. He is expected to announce sometime this week that he will not seek re-election.{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Dave |date=2025-05-12 |title=Congressman Randy Feenstra files to run for Iowa Governor |url=https://www.kcrg.com/2025/05/12/congressman-randy-feenstra-files-run-iowa-governor/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=KCRG-TV |language=en}}
=Republican primary=
== Formed exploratory committee ==
- Lynn Evans, state senator from the 3rd district (2023–present){{Cite web |last=Mendiola |first=José |title=State Sen. Lynn Evans launches exploratory committee as he considers run for Congress |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/17/iowa-senator-lynn-evans-explores-run-for-4th-congressional-district/83694303007/ |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=The Des Moines Register |language=en-US}}
==Potential==
- Steve King, former U.S. representative (2003–2021){{cite news |title=IA-Gov, IA-4: Rep. Randy Feenstra (R) Will Run for Governor |url=https://rrhelections.com/index.php/2025/05/12/ia-gov-ia-4-rep-randy-feenstra-r-will-run-for-governor/ |access-date=May 12, 2025 |work=RRH Elections |date=May 12, 2025}}
- Bret Richards, former mayor of Irwin and candidate for this district in 2020
- Kevin Virgil, data analytics professional and candidate for this district in 2024
- Matt Windschitl, majority leader of the Iowa House of Representatives (2020–present) from the 17th district (2007–present)
==Declined==
- Randy Feenstra, incumbent U.S. representative (running for governor)
- Steven Holt, state representative from the 12th district (2015–present){{cite news |title=Iowa politicians hint at running for office in 2026 |url=https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/iowa-politicians-hint-at-running-for-office-in-2026 |access-date=May 17, 2025 |work=KGAN |date=May 16, 2025 |language=en}}
=Democratic primary=
==Declared==
- Ryan Melton, Nationwide insurance supervisor and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024{{cite news |last1=Howell |first1=Michael |title=Iowa Democrat hoping to flip deep red congressional seat |url=https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/iowa-democrat-hoping-to-flip-deep-red-congressional-seat |access-date=May 9, 2025 |work=KGAN |date=May 9, 2025 |language=en}}
=General election=
==Predictions==
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Source !Ranking !As of |
| align=left | The Cook Political Report
| {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}} |February 6, 2025 |
| align=left | Inside Elections
| {{USRaceRating|Solid|R}} |March 7, 2025 |
| align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball
| {{USRaceRating|Safe|R}} |April 10, 2025 |