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Iowa

Senate: GOP Majority

17D
33R

House: GOP Supermajority

33D
67R

Iowa is on the DLCC’s 2026 Target Map.

2026 is a historic opportunity to end Republicans’ stranglehold on power in Iowa. Republicans have used their power to pass an agenda, including a six-week abortion ban, that is wildly out of touch with Iowans.  Democrats need to protect all 17 seats in the Iowa Senate and gain one seat in the Iowa House to keep the GOP out of a supermajority. 

Democrats have the momentum in Iowa. In 2025 we flipped two Senate seats that Trump had won by double digits and DLCC Target Race candidate Catelin Drey broke Republicans’ Senate supermajority. With a competitive race for governor, the DLCC is working around the clock to elect Democratic state legislators to ensure an incoming Democratic governor has the power to veto the MAGA agenda.

Meet the DLCC’s Iowa Target Races

In 2026, the DLCC is designating 15 Target Races across the state – critical races that can put both chambers on a path to lasting Democratic power. We are investing early in the candidates and districts where the data shows Democrats can make the biggest gains. Learn more about the races we’re following below:

DLCC Target Races

DLCC Target Race Candidate Tom Wieck is fired up for Election Day:

Representative Jennifer Konfrst Speaking At A DLCC Press Conference on Building Power in Red States:

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DLCC Board Member

Representative Jennifer Konfrst

Jennifer Konfrst is a tireless advocate for Iowans – and against GOP extremism – in the state legislature. She flipped an Iowa House seat blue in 2018 and was the first woman to be elected Democratic leader of the chamber in just her second term. Throughout her time in office, she has listened to her constituents about the issues that matter most to them and has been a strong champion for public education, health care, workers’ rights, affordable housing, and finding ways to support families.

Representative Konfrst was first elected to the DLCC Board in 2024.

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News in Iowa

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DLCC Leads Candidate Recruitment Efforts With Second Session of The Combine

Yesterday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post and Chief Political Officer Dave Griggs convened DLCC’s recruitment table, The Combine, for its second meeting. DLCC was joined by new and returning participants, with representatives from over a dozen allied organizations including EMILY’s List, Run For Something, Emerge America, organized labor, and beyond in attendance.

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DLCC Announces New Hires, Roles for 2018-2020 Fight

Today Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced significant staff and capacity expansions as the organization prepares to expand Democratic power in statehouses and flip legislative chambers in the upcoming election cycles.

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DLCC Announces Record-Breaking Recruitment in Virginia

Today DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post lauded the incredible recruitment achievements in Virginia in the wake of the conclusion of primary candidate filing in House of Delegates races. This recent influx of new and diverse candidates in Virginia is only the most recent display of the surge of Democratic engagement and excitement surrounding state legislative elections. More than half of the 76 Democratic candidates running in 48 GOP-held seats are women.

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DLCC Celebrates Yet Another Special Election Victory

Tonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post celebrated the victory of Democrat Emilio Vazquez in a special election for Pennsylvania House District 197. Vazquez prevailed in this unusual race despite being forced to run as a write-in candidate after being denied a spot on the ballot by a Republican judge.

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DLCC Racks Up Even More Special Election Wins

Tonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post celebrated the victories of Democrats Dorinda Keenan Borer and Douglas McCrory in special elections for Connecticut House District 115 and Senate District 2.

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DLCC Launches New Programs for 2018-2020 Fight

Today Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced significant programmatic, staff, and capacity expansions as the organization prepares to expand Democratic power in statehouses and flip legislative chambers in the upcoming election cycles.

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DLCC 2016 Election Analysis

While Democrats running for state legislative office fell short of this cycle’s high expectations, Democratic power in state legislatures actually increased. While Republicans gained majorities in just three legislative chambers, Democrats won majorities in at least four. Additionally, Democrats expanded our majorities and added seats in a number of states.

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President Obama Endorses In Key Statehouse Races

This week, President Barack Obama endorsed state legislative candidates across the country. Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post issued the following statement on the President’s move to highlight down-ballot elections.

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