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Iowa U.S. Senate, 2026

Election day:

Shifted from Likely Republican to Lean Republican in June 2026 after the incumbent announced her retirement.

The seat

Joni Ernst — Retiring — open seat

Nonpartisan rating

  • Cook Political Report: Lean R
The Cook Political Report

Declared candidates

  • Josh TurekDemocrat
  • Ashley HinsonRepublican
  • Thomas LaehnOther

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