2026 Elections in Iowa
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 4 of Iowa's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot, as every House seat is every two years. One of Iowa's two U.S. Senate seats is also on the ballot: the seat held by Joni Ernst (R), Class 2, whose current term ends January 3, 2027. The new regular terms begin January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
The Senate Seat on the Ballot
Joni ErnstRepublican, Senate, Class 2On the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027Voted on 121 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 2, with their party 99% of the time.
- Joni Ernst (R-IA) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Joni Ernst (R-IA) voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Joni Ernst (R-IA) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
Chuck GrassleyRepublican, Senate, Class 3Not on the ballot; the term ends January 3, 2029Voted on 120 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 3, with their party 99% of the time.
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA) voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Chuck Grassley (R-IA) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
All 4 House Seats on the Ballot
The member serving now in each district, with their record on the deciding roll calls of the 119th Congress through September 16, 2026. The delegation is 4 Republicans.
| District | Member Now | Party | Votes Cast | Missed | With Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-1 | Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Republican | 319 | 16 | 98% |
| IA-2 | Ashley Hinson | Republican | 330 | 5 | 100% |
| IA-3 | Zachary Nunn | Republican | 313 | 21 | 99% |
| IA-4 | Randy Feenstra | Republican | 328 | 7 | 100% |
District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. The districts here are those of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
Election Day Facts
- Election Day is , set by federal law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Every House seat is on the ballot every two years; a Senate term lasts six years, and one third of the Senate is up every two years.
- Polling hours, early voting, mail voting and registration deadlines are set by Iowa. Find your state election office on USA.gov.
- Referandom lists who holds each seat now and how they voted. It does not list candidates, polls or forecasts.
Questions About the 2026 Election in Iowa
When is Election Day 2026 in Iowa?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November set by federal law (2 U.S.C. 7). Polling hours, early voting and mail voting are set by Iowa; the state or local election office has the details.
Is there a Senate election in Iowa in 2026?
Yes. The seat held by Joni Ernst (R), Class 2, is on the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
How many House seats does Iowa have?
Iowa has 4 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and all 4 are on the ballot in 2026. The members serving now are 4 Republicans.
Who are the senators from Iowa?
Joni Ernst (R) and Chuck Grassley (R). Joni Ernst's seat is on the ballot in 2026. Chuck Grassley's term ends January 3, 2029.
When do the winners take office?
Members elected to regular terms take office on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
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Referandom. (2026, September 30). 2026 Elections in Iowa. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/elections/2026/iowa