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Toss-upIowa · Current: Ashley Hinson (not running)
Lindsay James is an American politician and Presbyterian minister serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 71st district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents part of Dubuque County and serves as House minority whip. She is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 election in Iowa's 2nd congressional district. Wikipedia
Raised $1.6M · Spent $872K · Cash $756K (2026 cycle) · FEC
Joseph Paul Mitchell is an American business owner and politician from the state of Iowa. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023. Sworn in at the age of 21, Mitchell was the youngest person to ever be elected to the Iowa House. He is the Republican nominee in the 2026 election in Iowa's 2nd congressional district. Wikipedia
Raised $1.9M · Spent $1.0M · Cash $896K (2026 cycle) · FEC
Poll average
Weighted by recency (14-day half-life), sample size, population and pollster quality. 2 polls.
Polls over time
Individual polls
- 2026-07-19 · –D 46%R 45%D +1
- 2026-04-14 · 675 RVD 36%R 33%D +3
| Pollster | Date | Sample | Dem | Rep | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Strategy Group(D)C | 2026-07-19 | – | 46% | 45% | D +1 |
| Public Policy Polling(D)B | 2026-04-14 | 675 RV | 36% | 33% | D +3 |
Race ratings
- Cook Political ReportLean R
- Inside ElectionsLean R
- Sabato's Crystal BallToss-up
- The EconomistflipLean D
- Split TicketflipLean D
- Decision Desk HQToss-up
- FPOflipLean D
- Fox NewsToss-up
- Silver BulletinToss-up
- RealClearPoliticsToss-up
Polls and ratings compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).