All 2026 races
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
Declared candidates
- Josh TurekDemocrat
- Ashley HinsonRepublican
- Thomas LaehnOther
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