U.S. Senate · Iowa
U.S. Senate — Iowa
Iowa 2026 general election
November 3, 2026
Quick answer
Who's running for U.S. Senate in Iowa? 12 candidates are running for U.S. Senate in Iowa: Joni K Ernst (Republican), Ashley Hinson Arenholz (Republican), Chris Henry (Democrat), Jackie Norris (Democrat), James Carlin (Republican), James Scholten (Democrat), John Berman (Republican), Joshua Daniel Smith (Republican), Joshua Turek (Democrat), Nathan Sage (Democrat), Thomas Raymond Dr. Laehn (Libertarian), Zach P Wahls (Democrat). The race will be decided in the 2026 election.
Who's running
How and when to vote
- Election day
- November 3, 2026
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