Iowa
Iowa Voter Guide 2026
Browse tracked Iowa jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and use your address to find the exact races on your ballot.
State hubs preview the places and candidate profiles we’re tracking now. Use address lookup to confirm which offices and districts apply to a voter’s exact ballot.
State Snapshot
Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIowa
Places Listed16
Profiles113
2026 Statewide Races
Candidates The Ballot Brief is tracking for Iowa's statewide contests. Enter your address for the full ballot with bios, priorities, and finance data.
Governor
2 candidates- Rob Sand (D)
- Zach Lahn (R)
U.S. Senate
2 candidates- Josh Turek (D)
- Ashley Hinson (R)
Attorney General
2 candidates- Brenna Bird (R)
- Nate Willems (D)
Secretary Of State
2 candidates- Paul Pate (R)
- Ryan Peterman (D)
Treasurer
2 candidates- Roby Smith (R)
- John Norwood (D)
Auditor
2 candidates- Taylor Wettach (D)
- Chris Cournoyer (R)
Secretary Of Agriculture
2 candidates- Mike Naig (R)
- Chris Jones (D)
Places We’re Tracking
Open a local guide to preview candidate profiles by county, city, or jurisdiction. Address lookup remains the best way to narrow this to a specific ballot.
Dallas County
16 candidates- 16 tracked candidate profiles
- 6 office types represented
- Open Dallas County guide
Black Hawk County
14 candidates- 14 tracked candidate profiles
- 8 office types represented
- Open Black Hawk County guide
Johnson County
13 candidates- 13 tracked candidate profiles
- 5 office types represented
- Open Johnson County guide
Ames city
12 candidates- 12 tracked candidate profiles
- 8 office types represented
- Open Ames city guide
Dubuque County
10 candidates- 10 tracked candidate profiles
- 4 office types represented
- Open Dubuque County guide
Pottawattamie County
8 candidates- 8 tracked candidate profiles
- 1 office type represented
- Open Pottawattamie County guide
Story County
8 candidates- 8 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
- Open Story County guide
Waterloo city
6 candidates- 6 tracked candidate profiles
- 4 office types represented
- Open Waterloo city guide
Appanoose County
5 candidates- 5 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
- Open Appanoose County guide
Davenport city
4 candidates- 4 tracked candidate profiles
- 1 office type represented
- Open Davenport city guide
Iowa City city
4 candidates- 4 tracked candidate profiles
- 4 office types represented
- Open Iowa City city guide
Polk County
4 candidates- 4 tracked candidate profiles
- 2 office types represented
- Open Polk County guide
Linn County
3 candidates- 3 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
- Open Linn County guide
Scott County
3 candidates- 3 tracked candidate profiles
- 2 office types represented
- Open Scott County guide
Woodbury County
2 candidates- 2 tracked candidate profiles
- 1 office type represented
- Open Woodbury County guide
Council Bluffs city
1 candidates- 1 tracked candidate profile
- 1 office type represented
- Open Council Bluffs city guide
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Voting ResourcesRegistration, deadlines, and official election links for voters.
Election CalendarTrack major 2026 dates and upcoming election milestones.
Note: State hubs summarize tracked places; exact ballot results depend on address and district boundaries.Profiles: Candidate data updates as official filings and campaign materials publish.