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Who is running for U.S. Senate in Iowa in 2026?

Elections and voting

Twelve candidates across three parties are in Iowa’s contested U.S. Senate race, with the general election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskAug 26, 2026