Iowa is a RED state that Trump won in 2016, 2020 and 2024. However the current Senate race is considered “purple” – one that Democrats could win. And the House race in District IA-1 is one of the most vulnerable seats in the country. IA-3 is also a purple House race, while IA-2 and IA-4 are solid Republican strongholds.
2026 Primary Election takes place on:
| primary | runoff |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 02, 2026 |
For information about voter registration, the candidates, mail-in ballots and early voting, go to vote.org.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote for a progressive candidate in the Democratic Primary who will challenge not only the MAGA Republican madness but also the Democratic Party establishment!
Senate Race
This is a Purple Senate race! The incumbent Republican has a good chance of being replaced by a Democrat in this election.
Recent Polling for 2026 Senate race (if available):
| Status | date | Democrat | Republican | other/don't know | %gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURPLE | 21-Apr | 46% | 44% | 10% | D+2% |
Results of recent Senate races:
| year | Winner | Party | Winner votes | Runner-up | Runner-up votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chuck Grassley | R | 681501 | Michael Franken | 533330 | 148171 |
| 2020 | Joni Ernst | R | 864997 | Theresa Greenfield | 754859 | 110138 |
In Purple races, every vote for the Democrat matters! If you are uncomfortable voting for a Democrat or plan to vote for a third party, please consider swapping your vote with someone in a safe state where their vote for a Democrat will not change the outcome.
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STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote Democrat to end MAGA control of the Senate and swap your vote with someone in a red or blue state if you want them to vote for a third party of your choice or deliver a “protest” vote on your behalf.
House Races
For information on House races and our strategic voting recommendations, click on your US Congressional District below:
Presidential Election
Latest Opinion Polling Results in Iowa:
| state | STATUS | Trump | Harris | other/DK | % gap | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | LT RED | 49% | 44% | 7% | 5% | Oct-2 |
Voting Results in 2020 Election:
| Trump | Biden | Won by | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 897,672 | 759,061 | 138,611 | 8.2% |
Voting Results in 2016 Election:
| Trump | Clinton | Won by: | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800,983 | 653,669 | 147,314 | 10.1% |
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/voting-and-registration/p20-580.html
Not registered to vote? You’re in luck! This is one of the states that allows you to register AND vote on Election Day at your nearest town or city clerk’s office. Bring ID and wear a mask, and don’t forget to VOTE!
AND, you can help win this state for all of us by encouraging a friend, relative, colleague, former neighbor, or somebody else you know to vote, and to vote for our survival, at this election.
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