These are the general-election candidates on Iowa's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Iowa 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Iowa
Rob Sand Democratic
Zach Lahn Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. Senate
Josh Turek Democratic
Ashley Hinson Arenholz Republican
Thomas Laehn Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Secretary of State
Paul Pate RepublicanIncumbent
Ryan Peterman Democratic
Attorney General
Brenna Bird RepublicanIncumbent
Nate Willems Democratic
Treasurer
Roby Smith RepublicanIncumbent
John Norwood Democratic
Auditor
Taylor Wettach Democratic
Chris Cournoyer Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Mike Naig RepublicanIncumbent
Chris Jones Democratic
U.S. House, District 1
Mariannette Miller-Meeks RepublicanIncumbent
Christina Bohannan Democratic
Michael Bridgford No Party
U.S. House, District 2
Lindsay James Democratic
Joe Mitchell Republican
Rick Stewart Libertarian
Dave Bushaw No Party
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 3
Zach Nunn RepublicanIncumbent
Sarah Trone Garriott Democratic
Jake Heard Libertarian
U.S. House, District 4
Dave Dawson Democratic
Chris McGowan Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
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Also on the Iowa ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Iowa voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Iowa
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Iowa are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Iowa in 2026?
Governor: Rob Sand (Democratic), Zach Lahn (Republican). U.S. Senate: Josh Turek (Democratic), Ashley Hinson Arenholz (Republican), Thomas Laehn (Libertarian). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Iowa on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Iowa are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST.
When is the Iowa election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Iowa 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.