Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) said Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn was a “clear winner” in a final debate before the midterm election against Democrat Rob Sand. “And unlike @RobSandIA, he was unafraid to take a stand for our most vulnerable citizens. I’m proud to support Zach and Iowa First!” the retiring governor wrote in a…

Republicans have held all four U.S. House seats in the Hawkeye State since 2023. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Districts, however, could flip on Nov. 3, meaning the path to a Democratic majority runs through Iowa.

Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn discuss their positions on abortion during the Iowa gubernatorial debate on Oct. 27, 2026. (Source: KCRG-TV9)

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! University of Iowa associate professor of political science Tim Hagle talked about the Senate and other competitive races in the battleground state of Iowa.

Democrats are favored to retake the House, but the fight for the Senate is tighter. Democrats must pick up four seats to retake control. The states to watch: Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Texas.

Democratic Senate candidate in Iowa, Josh Turek, joins MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss what he’s hearing from Iowa voters who are struggling from high prices and says he welcomes Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa because “it’s important he sees what bad federal policy has done to this state.

Lisa Chiodo, Democratic candidate for Polk County recorder. Provided By Graham Link. John Forbes, candidate for District 1 Polk County Supervisor.

Senate Republicans see Iowa moving their way and Ohio slipping, with pessimism growing over Alaska and Kansas. Why it matters: Even when they squint, top Republicans struggle to see a majority beyond 51 seats,