Who's running for State House in Iowa (2026)
100 State House races are on the ballot in Iowa, with 100 declared candidates tracked so far.
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Candidate profile: Sarah Trone Garriott in Iowa’s 3rd District
Elections and votingDemocrat Sarah Trone Garriott is among six candidates listed for Iowa’s 2026 general election in the 3rd Congressional District.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskOct 25, 2026
News · IA
Medicaid vote raises an open electoral question
Health careA Republican congressman backed Medicaid cuts even though the program covers 62% of his district, but the vote alone cannot settle his electoral future.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 24, 2026
Candidate profile · IA
Candidate profile: Zach Nunn in Iowa’s 3rd District
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Zach Nunn is one of six candidates in Iowa’s 3rd District race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskOct 21, 2026
News · IA
Miller-Meeks seeks reelection where she does not live or vote
Elections and votingMiller-Meeks is pursuing another term in an Iowa district outside both her place of residence and the district where she votes.
The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 20, 2026
News · IA
Iowa attorney general announces lawsuit against OpenAI
Elections and votingThe legal action begins a court process in which claims, defenses and any requested remedy will be addressed.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 18, 2026
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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues ADI
Elections and votingBrenna Bird alleges ADI misrepresented the security of cameras, placing the dispute before the courts.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 14, 2026