The winners will compete in November’s critical midterm elections, in which Iowa’s U.S. Senate and House seats could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers.

Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for both parties as it holds…

While Republicans hold an advantage in Iowa, Democrats see openings in an open governor’s and Senate race, and two congressional districts.

The retirements of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa have had ripple effects throughout Tuesday’s state primary, creating competitive nomination…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The retirements of two of Iowa’s most prominent Republican officeholders, Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, have had ripple effects throughout…

Iowa Democrats will settle one of the party’s last competitive Senate primaries in the nation

Iowa Democrats will settle one of the party’s last competitive Senate primaries in the nation

Both parties are picking candidates in the races to replace the Republican senator Joni Ernst and the Republican governor Kim Reynolds.

The winners will compete in November’s critical midterm elections, in which Iowa’s U.S. Senate and House seats could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers.

See Iowa election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.