Thompson and Enos are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Polk County election filings.
Tony Thompson (Democratic), Wes Enos (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 23. Not on the November ballot: Jack Whitver, 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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Tony Thompson is the fourth generation on his family's farm near Elkhart, Iowa, per his campaign site. He built houses with Habitat for Humanity and earned a graduate degree before returning to the farm in 2013, where he has worked in sustainability and data and helped grow an online local food hub, per the same source.
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Enos is a former Bondurant city councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, and has served for nearly 20 years on the Bondurant City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and city boards, per the campaign site. Enos works as deputy chief of staff to U.S. Representative Zach Nunn, helping cities secure grants for infrastructure and economic development, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Iowa Senate District 23 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Iowa Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tony Thompson and Wes Enos. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Iowa Senate District 23 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 Polk County and state election office filings, last verified October 21, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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