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Woodbury County, Iowa

Iowa Senate District 1

Prosch and Drey are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Woodbury County election filings.

About this race

Christopher Prosch (Republican), Catelin Drey (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 1; Catelin Drey 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Catelin Drey, is on the ballot.

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Christopher Prosch

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Eliminating Iowa's state income tax, per KTIV / Bleeding Heartland
  • Reducing state regulation, per KTIV / Bleeding Heartland
Biography

Christopher Prosch owns a media management company that works with podcasters and radio and television networks, per his campaign site. He previously worked in politics for various state parties and candidates before founding his business, per the same source. His site is centered on a special election held August 26, 2026 for Iowa Senate District 1; his candidacy for the November 2026 general election in the same district was not separately confirmed on this page.

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Catelin Drey

Catelin Drey

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordable, accessible childcare
  • Improved water quality
  • Equitable access to healthcare
Biography

Drey has held jobs ranging from child welfare to financial services, per the campaign site. Drey is the founder of Moms for Iowa, a grassroots initiative making public policy accessible to busy Iowa parents, and has served on local boards and statewide political committees, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa Senate District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Prosch and Catelin Drey. Candidate information follows official Woodbury County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa Senate District 1 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.

How do I see my exact Woodbury County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Woodbury County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Christopher Prosch, full profileCatelin Drey, full profileOfficial Iowa election office