2026 midterms · Iowa · November 3
Iowa’s 2nd District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Iowa’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026: Lindsay James (D), Joe Mitchell (R), Rick Stewart (Libertarian) and Dave Bushaw (Independent). Open seat, now held by Ashley Hinson (R). Forecasters: Toss-up (average of 7; range Lean D to Toss-up).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 2 | Toss-up Average of 7; Lean D to Toss-up Each forecaster for Iowa 2
|  Lindsay James | Joe Mitchell | Rick Stewart (Libertarian) Dave Bushaw (Independent) | Open seat · Now held by Ashley Hinson (R) |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Iowa’s 2nd District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lindsay James (D), Joe Mitchell (R), Rick Stewart (Libertarian) and Dave Bushaw (Independent).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Iowa’s 2nd District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Iowa’s 2nd District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Toss-up on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Lean D to Toss-up). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in Iowa?
Check your registration on Iowa’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.
Photos of members of Congress: official portraits (public domain). Other photos: Lindsay James: Iowa Legislative Assembly (photo of Lindsay James), Copyrighted free use.