McCulla and Mecham are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Marion County election filings.
Barb Kniff McCulla (Republican), Zachary Mecham (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 19. Not on the November ballot: Ken Rozenboom, the sitting member per the 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.
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Barb Kniff McCulla is the Republican candidate for Iowa Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Kniff McCulla currently serves as the Iowa House member for District 37 and is running for the open Iowa Senate District 19 seat, succeeding Sen. Ken Rozenboom, per Newton Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Mecham is an entrepreneur who founded Zach of All Trades Media, an award-winning filmmaker, and a speaker and entertainer, per the campaign site. Mecham attended Drake University and worked in communications and outreach for The Harkin Institute and Disability Rights Iowa, and describes himself as a disability advocate and nonprofit professional, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Iowa Senate District 19 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Iowa Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Barb Kniff McCulla and Zachary Mecham. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Iowa Senate District 19 election in Iowa?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Marion County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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