2026 Election

The lone statewide-elected Democratic official has thrown his hat in the ring for the race for governor in 2026.

An Iowa state senator launches a campaign to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Iowa lieutenant governor eyes the only Statewide seat held by a Democrat.

State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst, D-Windsor Heights, officially launched her campaign for the 3rd Congressional District seat Thursday.

Republican Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer is running to be Iowa’s next state auditor in 2026, she announced Tuesday.

State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott of West Des Moines officially launched her campaign Monday to run for Iowa’s competitive 3rd Congressional District seat.

Sage says his background will help bring working class voters back to the Democratic Party. He is the first Democrat to officially announce a run against Sen. Joni Ernst.

Gov. Kim Reynolds is not running for reelection, setting up a wide-open race in 2026. In a video statement Friday morning, Reynolds said she is stepping aside at the end of her term to give back to her family that has supported her political career.