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Iowa · November 3, 2026
Iowa voters will choose a U.S. Senator for a 6-year term. Current officeholder: Joni Ernst.
Candidates
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Joni Ernst
Incumbent
Republican
· Running for re-election
Joni Ernst (R) has served in the U.S. Senate since 2015. She is a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army National Guard and was the first female combat veteran elected to the Senate. Stated priorities include fiscal policy, veterans' issues, and agriculture.
Sources: Ballotpedia; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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TBD Challenger
Unknown
· Challenger
No major challenger has announced as of mid-2025. Check back closer to the primary.