Iowa State Senate
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View All →State Senate · District 1
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentCatelin Drey Democratic
State Senate · District 1
General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
businessman
District 1 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
June 2, 2026Results 2,282 votes
incumbent senator
District 1 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
businessman
State Senate · District 3
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentLynn Evans Republican
State Senate · District 3
General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
District 3 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
District 3 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
member of the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors
State Senate · District 5
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentDave Rowley Republican
State Senate · District 5

General election
November 3, 2026
- Democrat Nominee TBD
- Republican Nominee TBD
District 5 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
businesswoman
State Senate · District 7
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentKevin Alons Republican
State Senate · District 7
General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
- Democrat Nominee TBD
District 7 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 9
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentTom Shipley Republican
Nominee · UnopposedSteve Baier Republican
State Senate · District 9

General election
November 3, 2026
- Democrat Nominee TBD
District 9 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
State Senate · District 11
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentJulian Garrett Republican
State Senate · District 11
General election
November 3, 2026
businesswoman
- Republican Nominee TBD
District 11 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
businesswoman
District 11 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
former member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 28th district (2019–2023)
Mandee Shivers 30.0%
State Senate · District 13
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentCherielynn Westrich Republican
State Senate · District 13
General election
November 3, 2026
United States Air Force veteran and businessman
District 13 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
District 13 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
United States Air Force veteran and businessman
Edwin Brand 20.7%
State Senate · District 15
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentTony Bisignano Democratic
State Senate · District 15

General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
- Republican Nominee TBD
District 15 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 17
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentIzaah Knox Democratic
State Senate · District 17
General election
November 3, 2026
- Democrat Nominee TBD
District 17 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
Baroudi, educator and union leader
fundraising consultant
District 17 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
State Senate · District 19
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentKen Rozenboom Republican
State Senate · District 19

General election
November 3, 2026
member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 37th district (2023–present)
disability rights advocate
District 19 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
disability rights advocate
District 19 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 37th district (2023–present)
former newspaper publisher
State Senate · District 21
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentMike Bousselot Republican
State Senate · District 21
General election
November 3, 2026
member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 42nd district (2023–present)
real estate developer
District 21 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 42nd district (2023–present)
District 21 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
real estate developer
State Senate · District 23
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentJack Whitver Republican
State Senate · District 23
General election
November 3, 2026
senator from the 21st district (2023–present) (switching seats)
District 23 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
District 23 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
senator from the 21st district (2023–present) (switching seats)
former mayor pro tempore of Bondurant
State Senate · District 25
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentHerman Quirmbach Democratic
State Senate · District 25

General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
- Republican Nominee TBD
District 25 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 27
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentAnnette Sweeney Republican
State Senate · District 27

General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
- Democrat Nominee TBD
District 27 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
businessman
State Senate · District 29
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentSandy Salmon Republican
State Senate · District 29

General election
November 3, 2026
educator
incumbent senator
District 29 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
educator
District 29 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 31
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentBill Dotzler Democratic
Nominee · UnopposedTimi Brown-Powers Democrat
State Senate · District 31
General election
November 3, 2026
member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 61st district (2015–present)
- Republican Nominee TBD
District 31 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 61st district (2015–present)
State Senate · District 33
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentCarrie Koelker Republican
State Senate · District 33
General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
- Democrat Nominee TBD
District 33 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 35
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentMike Zimmer Democratic
State Senate · District 35

General election
November 3, 2026
veteran and educator
incumbent senator
District 35 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
District 35 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
veteran and educator
State Senate · District 37
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentMolly Donahue Democratic
State Senate · District 37
General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
United States Air Force veteran
District 37 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
District 37 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
United States Air Force veteran
State Senate · District 39
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentLiz Bennett Democratic
State Senate · District 39

General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
- Republican Nominee TBD
District 39 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 41
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentKerry Gruenhagen Republican
State Senate · District 41
General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
District 41 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
District 41 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 43
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentZach Wahls Democratic
Nominee · UnopposedMeghann Foster Democrat
State Senate · District 43
General election
November 3, 2026
- Republican Nominee TBD
District 43 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
State Senate · District 45
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentJanice Weiner Democratic
State Senate · District 45
General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
- Republican Nominee TBD
District 45 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 47
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentScott Webster Republican
State Senate · District 47
General election
November 3, 2026
ophthalmologist and Pleasant Valley School board member
incumbent senator
District 47 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
ophthalmologist and Pleasant Valley School board member
District 47 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
State Senate · District 49
Nov 3, 2026
IncumbentCindy Winckler Democratic
State Senate · District 49
General election
November 3, 2026
incumbent senator
District 49 Democratic primaryUnofficial results
In progress
incumbent senator
District 49 Republican primaryUnofficial results
In progress
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View All →- SF 2218May 28, 2026A bill for an act relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by modifying provisions related to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools; the provision of a false social security number to an employer, prospective employer, or a potential employee; qualifications for employment, professional licensure, voter registration, and bail; making penalties applicable; and including applicability provisions.Fiscal note.
- SF 2453May 28, 2026A bill for an act providing for investment by regents institutions in certified innovation funds and including effective date provisions.Fiscal note.
- SF 2422May 28, 2026A bill for an act relating to public assistance programs under the purview of the department of health and human services, including the supplemental nutrition assistance program, Medicaid, and the Iowa health and wellness plan, and including effective date provisions.Fiscal note.
- SF 2426May 27, 2026A bill for an act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.Fiscal note.
- SF 2480May 26, 2026A bill for an act relating to the taxation and regulation of alternative nicotine products and vapor products, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.Signed by Governor.
- SF 2201May 22, 2026A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2026, modifying provisions relating to property tax replacement payments, transportation equity aid funding, funding for school district budget adjustments, and school district enrollment, establishing an education support personnel salary supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.Fiscal note.
- SF 2231May 22, 2026A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the protected speech and expression rights of students, modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education, and modifying eligibility and participation requirements for certain education programs, preschool programs, and tax provisions, providing civil penalties, and including retroactive applicability provisions.Fiscal note.
- SF 2428May 20, 2026A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the department of education, school district teachers, and other educational staff related to students who have individualized education programs or plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act; school district professional development plans; and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student’s individualized education program team.Fiscal note.
- SF 2289May 20, 2026A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, and including effective date provisions.Fiscal note.
- SF 2168May 20, 2026A bill for an act relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career training, unemployment insurance, and membership of the state workforce development board, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.Fiscal note.
- SF 2088May 19, 2026A bill for an act relating to transportation, including the administration and regulation of matters associated with the operation, registration, and titling of motor vehicles and the Mississippi river parkway commission, making penalties applicable, and including applicability provisions.Signed by Governor.
- SF 2219May 19, 2026A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to exempting student absences for school-sponsored activities, programs, competitions, and projects.Signed by Governor.










