Hardin County

Hardin County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

3 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Hardin County races, led by the Iowa Senate District 27 contest.

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIowa
Races Listed2
Profiles3

Hardin County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Annette Sweeney (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 27; Annette Sweeney is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Annette Sweeney · RepublicanIncumbent
    Annette Sweeney
    Annette Sweeney currently represents Iowa Senate District 27 in the Iowa Legislature and is seeking reelection in 2026, according to the Legislature's official roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Annette Sweeney.

Joshua Meggers (Republican), Leila Ann Staton (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 54; Joshua Meggers is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Joshua Meggers · RepublicanIncumbent
    Joshua Meggers
    Joshua Meggers has represented Iowa House District 54, covering Grundy and Hardin counties and part of western Black Hawk County, since January 9, 2023, according to the Sun Courier. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Joshua Meggers.
  • Leila Ann Staton · Democratic
    Leila Ann Staton is a child sexual assault advocate, women's health advocate and community organizer who lives in Stout, according to the Sun Courier. She is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Joshua Meggers in Iowa House District 54. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Leila Ann Staton.

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