Articles Tagged: Election 2026

He tells voters in Oskaloosa and Knoxville that party can’t ‘keep trying to do the same thing over and over again’ — a swipe at three-time Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan

Clean water advocate and author Chris Jones announced he is formally launching a campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, centering his bid on what he calls Iowa’s worsening water-quality crisis and the influence of industrial agribusiness.

Knowing that Ashley Hinson was waiting in the wings made it easier for her to retire from the U.S. Senate, Joni Ernst said Saturday.

Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Steen told Linn County Republicans on Thursday that he would push changes on education, property taxes and eminent domain if elected governor, framing his campaign as a fight to “preserve and protect the culture of the state” and “a battle of good versus evil.”

The purchase has renewed speculation that she may consider a run for political office in Iowa.

Republican candidates in Iowa’s congressional and governor’s races picked up new endorsements this week, adding support from local officials as campaigns head into 2026.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls accused U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson of backing budget decisions he said have strained Social Security operations, while announcing a plan he says would reverse cuts and preserve benefits. Hinson’s campaign rejected the claims, saying she opposes benefit cuts and supports reforms to protect seniors.

At a Jones County roundtable, Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra argued Iowa can lure manufacturers back from overseas by pairing newly passed federal tax incentives with cheap, reliable energy, faster broadband buildout and high-tech workforce training.

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs picked up a new labor endorsement in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, while state Sen. Charlie McClintock threw his support behind Adam Steen in the open race for governor.

Sage’s first television campaign ad will air on New Year’s Eve during the Iowa Hawkeyes football team’s appearance in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

GOP Congressman Randy Feenstra tied his campaign for Iowa governor to President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” defended tariffs and promised to cut property taxes while expanding health care access during a campaign stop in Cedar Rapids.

National Democrats are adding the Iowa House and Senate to their 2026 target map, citing recent over-performance in special elections and new opportunities to cut into GOP control in Des Moines.

Turning Point Action, the campaign arm of Turning Point USA, endorsed Mitchell, who was described as a longtime friend of Kirk’s

New Iowa House Minority Leader Brian Meyer is endorsing Trone Garriott instead of previous House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst

Plus, the Satanic Temple’s display at the Iowa Capitol is back in the news and Randy Feenstra addresses his lack of attendance at multi-candidate events.