Senate · Iowa
Open — Joni Ernst (R) retiring
D
Josh Turek
DEM · State Representative
R
Ashley Hinson
REP · U.S. Representative
Recent polling available · Last poll:
Logged poll: NYT/Siena, November 1, 2026: D 48 · R 47 · Sabato: Lean D
Iowa 2026 elections
Iowa votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in Iowa · unofficial
Iowa Senate
✓ Winner: Josh Turek (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Josh Turek Democrat ✓50.5%
Ashley Hinson Republican46.4%
Josh Turek won by 4.2 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 11:38 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 9:19 PM ET: D +27.2 (14% counted) → now D +4.2
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
Iowa Governor
✓ Winner: Rob Sand (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Rob Sand Democrat ✓55.5%
Zach Lahn Republican44.5%
Rob Sand won by 11.1 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 11:18 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 9:19 PM ET: D +33.9 (14% counted) → now D +11.1
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (4 seats): 3 D · 1 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-1 | Christina Bohannan D · vs Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) | 53.0–43.4D +9.6 | 99% | ✓ Called Flipped |
| IA-2 | Lindsay James D · vs Joe Mitchell (R) | 49.5–45.5D +4.0 | 99% | ✓ Called Flipped |
| IA-3 | Sarah Trone Garriott D · vs Zach Nunn (R) | 53.6–46.4D +7.3 | 99% | ✓ Called Flipped |
| IA-4 | Chris McGowan R · vs Dave Dawson (D) | 59.1–40.9R +18.1 | 99% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Toss-up
Governor · Iowa
Open — Kim Reynolds (R) retiring
D
Rob Sand
DEM · State Auditor
R
Zach Lahn
REP · Businessman
Recent polling available · Last poll:
Logged poll: NYT/Siena, November 1, 2026: D 51 · R 43 · Sabato: Toss-up
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Voting in Iowa
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
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Verified deadlines
- Early in-person voting: · in person through November 2, 2026 · Official source ↗In-person absentee voting at county auditor's office.
- Voter pre-registration deadline: · online, mail or in person (closes) · Official source ↗
- Absentee ballot request deadline: · mail · must be received by this date · Official source ↗Written applications must reach county auditor by 5 p.m.
- Election Day registration: · in person · Official source ↗Register at the polls with proof of identity and residence.
- Absentee ballot return deadline: · mail or delivery · must be received by this date · Official source ↗Must reach county auditor by 8 p.m. when polls close.
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
Registration deadlines and early voting dates for every state →
Iowa election guide
What Iowa voters decide on November 3, 2026
Iowa U.S. Senate: Josh Turek (D, State Representative) faces Ashley Hinson (R, U.S. Representative). Incumbent status: Open — Joni Ernst (R) retiring. The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Toss-up and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Lean D. Across 2 public polls in our 14-day average (window ending November 3, 2026), Josh Turek averages 49.3% and Ashley Hinson 46.7%; uncertainty for the average has not been calculated. With so few polls, the average can shift quickly. Full race page →
Iowa governor: Rob Sand (D, State Auditor) faces Zach Lahn (R, Businessman). Incumbent status: Open — Kim Reynolds (R) retiring. The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Lean D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Toss-up. Across 1 public poll in our 14-day average (window ending November 3, 2026), Rob Sand averages 51.0% and Zach Lahn 43.0%; uncertainty for the average has not been calculated. With so few polls, the average can shift quickly. Full race page →
Iowa also elects all 4 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Iowa
Polls close at 9 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
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Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in Iowa in 2026?
Iowa votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with all 4 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Iowa?
Polls in Iowa close at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Iowa?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Iowa or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.