2026 Speaker Lineup -
2026 Speaker Lineup -
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Mark Kelly
Senator Mark Kelly is a retired U.S. Navy combat pilot, engineer, and NASA astronaut. He took office in December 2020 and was reelected in 2022. Mark is the son of two police officers and attended public schools from elementary school through the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. As a naval aviator, he was deployed twice and flew 39 combat missions. Mark was selected as an astronaut in 1996 and has spent more than 50 days in space.
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Josh Turek
Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist and a State Legislator who represents the reddest seat held by a Democrat in the state of Iowa. He’s committed to shaping economic policy that benefits the middle class, a strong supporter of public education, and an advocate for major reform to Iowa’s health care system.
Running for U.S. Senate
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Janice Weiner
Janice has served as Minority Leader of the Iowa Senate since 2025 and represents District 45. A Princeton and Stanford Law graduate, she spent 26 years in diplomatic posts worldwide before returning to Iowa, where she previously served on the Iowa City Council.
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Lindsay James
As a state representative, Lindsay James has been a voice that refuses to be drowned out—a dynamic force with a ready smile and the unshakable conviction: that government should serve the people, not the powerful, and that no one—no child, no farmer, no working family—should be pushed aside.
Running for U.S. House District 2
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Dave Dawson
From his upbringing in a family ag business to two decades serving as a prosecutor, Dave has always put people first. A former state legislator with a proven bipartisan record, Dave knows how to work across the aisle to get results. He’s running for Congress to fight for the needs of Iowa’s 4th District, not for party bosses or corporate interests.
Running for U.S. House District 4
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Nate Willems
Nate has spent his career protecting Iowans and fighting for their rights. As an attorney, he has helped tens of thousands of Iowans .
As AG he will work with prosecutors and law enforcement to secure convictions for violent crimes, put money back in the pockets of hardworking Iowans, and hold corporations accountable.
Running for Attorney General
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Ryan Peterman
For more than a decade, Ryan served our country as a Naval Officer. He led sailors overseas and worked on defense policy in the Senate. Peterman believes leadership should quiet, steady, and grounded in service. He believes our elections should be fair, secure, and accessible. And that trust in democracy is something worth fighting for.
Running for Secretary of State
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Taylor Wettach
Wettach wants to protect taxpayer dollars, root out waste and make sure Iowa’s government works for the people it serves.
For him, this isn’t about left versus right – it’s about right versus wrong. Iowans deserve an independent watchdog who tells the truth, follows the money, and stands up for taxpayers – no matter who’s in power.
Running for State Auditor
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John Norwood
John Norwood is a lifelong public servant and financial leader committed to protecting Iowa’s fiscal future and strengthening opportunity for families across the state. For more than 30 years, John has helped business leaders, municipalities, agricultural cooperatives, state water agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Running for Iowa State Treasurer
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Chris Jones
Chris Jones is a research scientist, author and one of Iowa’s leading water quality experts. He has spent more than 40 years advocating for clean water and sustainable agricultural practices across the state.
Running for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture