What's on the ballot in Iowa?

Iowa's next election is November 3, 2026 (Iowa 2026 general election). 107 races across 4 offices are on the ballot in Iowa.

Recent Iowa coverage

News · IA

Team mix-up drives viral moment at Jack Smith hearing

Education

Sen. Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of lying under oath after confusing the Iowa Hawkeyes with the Atlanta Hawks.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant

Economy and jobs

The new law raises Iowa’s tax incentive ceiling for a steel plant valued at billion, expanding the amount the project may qualify for.

The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 4, 2026

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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant

Economy and jobs

The new law raises the tax-incentive ceiling connected to a steel plant valued at billion.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

Candidate profile · IA

Candidate profile: Chris Mcgowan in Iowa’s 4th District

Elections and voting

Republican Chris Mcgowan is among 12 candidates in Iowa’s contested 4th District U.S. House race in 2026.

The Ballot Iowa News DeskOct 1, 2026

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Iowa lawmakers weigh MEGA changes for steel plant

Economy and jobs

A special session will consider changing Iowa’s large-project incentive program for a proposed billion steel plant in Lee County.

The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 1, 2026

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Right-wing figures object to Indian role in Iowa steel plant

Economy and jobs

Trump announced a billion Iowa steel plant as the White House highlighted plans for 1,750 jobs.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 1, 2026

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Iowa steel project faces tests after Foxconn comparison

Housing

A Trump aide says demand for steel separates the proposed Lee County complex from Wisconsin’s smaller-than-promised Foxconn development.

The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 30, 2026

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Iowa 2026 page pairs races with presidential history

Elections and voting

The Iowa election page combines a broad look at 2026 races with historical presidential results but identifies no specific contest or candidate.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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Heartland Republicans break with Trump over Iran war

Energy and environment

Republicans in Iowa, Michigan and Ohio are calling for a quick end to the Iran war as high fuel prices raise election concerns.

The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 26, 2026

Candidate profile · IA

Candidate profile: Randall Feenstra in Iowa’s 4th District

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Randall Feenstra is one of 12 candidates in Iowa’s contested 4th District race in 2026.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 25, 2026

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Iowa judge dismisses Trump suit against paper, pollster

Elections and voting

The judge cited First Amendment protections in dismissing Trump’s late-2024 lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and J. Ann Selzer.

The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 25, 2026

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Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Over Register Poll

Elections and voting

The case challenged a pre-election poll showing Donald Trump behind Kamala Harris, and the judge warned about effects on news reporting.

The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 25, 2026