Articles Tagged: Election 2026

Zach Wahls and Nathan Sage blast Senate Democratic leader over deal to end federal government shutdown without health care subsidy extension guarantees.

At a Cedar Rapids church, three Democratic U.S. Senate candidates — Josh Turek, Zach Wahls, and Nathan Sage — reflected on the Black national anthem’s lessons of unity, hope and perservearance, sharing personal stories that shape their priorities on healthcare, equity, and economic justice.

Rob Sand, Randy Feenstra and Zach Wahls all announced new endorsements

Wearing red “Iowa First LFG” hats, supporters cheered as Lahn vowed to protect farmland, oppose corporate consolidation and champion socially conservative policies in a bid to reshape Iowa’s future.

At his 98th county stop, Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Nathan Sage told supporters Iowa needs fighters from the working class, not the wealthy. Supporters said his life story and plainspoken style make him “real and relatable” in a red state.

The Democratic candidate for governor hosted a roundtable discussion with rural Iowa health care stakeholders

Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird touts her support for law enforcement and former President Trump, while Democrat Nate Willems says the office should focus less on political lawsuits and more on wage theft, consumer protection and ordinary Iowans.

Former teachers, education agency staff and a parent told Rob Sand that Iowa’s new AEA structure has reduced support for classrooms and families, while one district leader said it’s given schools more flexibility.

As the shutdown disrupts food aid and open enrollment begins, Iowa Democrats Zach Wahls and Josh Turek urged Republicans to act on health care and hunger. Hinson’s campaign countered that Democrats are “using vulnerable Iowans as leverage” in the standoff.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, praising her as a “strong advocate” for Iowa and giving her his “Complete and Total Endorsement.” The backing bolsters Miller-Meeks as she faces a potential GOP primary challenge and another tough general election in one of the nation’s most competitive House races.

Rep. Randy Feenstra finally makes his gubernatorial campaign official. Plus, we look ahead to next week’s local elections and explore readers’ questions about how elections officials catch fraudulent voting.

Democrat seeking to run in 2026 against Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks picks up union endorsements.

Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra of Hull on Monday officially entered the 2026 race for Iowa governor, touting his record on tax cuts and his alliance with President Donald Trump. In his launch video, Feenstra promised to “take Iowa to new heights” and drew sharp contrasts with Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand, whom he labeled a “radical liberal.” His campaign highlights his rural upbringing, family ties to northwest Iowa and experience in local and state government.

At a campaign tailgate in Iowa City, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and top Republicans blamed Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown and rallied around 2026 races. Democrats argue she’s fundraising while Iowans face rising costs.

This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, we talk about the No Kings rallies in Iowa, Rob Sand’s 100th town hall, and Iowa’s DOGE report.