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Iowa is the 21st most Republican state, voting 6.27% more Republican than the nation as a whole.
Based on election data since 2000, Iowa is trending Republican (12.46% more Republican than 2000).
The current Cook Partisan Voting Index for Iowa is R+6.32.
U.S. Senate (Class 2)
Joni Ernst (R) is up for re-election in 2026.
U.S. Senate (Class 3)
Chuck Grassley (R-inc) vs. Michael Franken (D)
Outlook: Solid Grassley (Republican hold)
U.S. House
District 1
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-inc) vs. Christina Bohannan (D)
District 2
Ashley Hinson (R-inc) vs. Liz Mathis (D)
District 3
Cindy Axne (D-inc) vs. Zach Nunn (R)
Analysis: Axne won with less than 50% in 2020, winning only Polk County. Polk will be the county to watch in this district.
Outlook: Toss-Up
District 4
Randy Feenstra (R-inc) vs. Ryan Melton (D), Bryan Jack Holder (I)
State Elections
Governor
Kim Reynolds (R-inc) vs. Deidre DeJear (D), Rick Stewart (L), Robert Bond (I)
Outlook: Strong Reynolds (Republican hold)
State Legislature
| Chamber | Control | GOP | DEM | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | ||||
| House |