Who won the Iowa House District 2 election 2026?
Lindsay James (Democratic) won the 2026 Iowa House District 2 election with 49.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 12:19 AM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay James ✓ Winner | Democratic | 171,512 | 49.5% |
| Joe Mitchell | Republican | 157,722 | 45.6% |
| Rick Stewart | Libertarian | 9,500 | 2.7% |
| Dave Bushaw | No party affiliation | 7,469 | 2.2% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Iowa state election office.