Iowa is more than fields and fairs—it’s a rising force in grassroots organizing. This page is your hub for everything ROD-related in the Hawkeye State. Whether you’re planning your first protest, attending a town hall, or looking to network with fellow freedom fighters, this is where it all begins.
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“To the wrongs that need resistance, To the right that needs assistance, To the future in the distance, Give yourselves.”
Carrie Chapman Catt, American suffragist, political strategist and visionary leader
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IOWA – 2026 ELECTION GUIDE
U.S. SENATE – IOWA
INCUMBENT: Senator Joni Ernst (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joni Ernst | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
CONFIRMED REPUBLICAN CHALLENGERS
| Name | Party | Website | Key Platform Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Smith | Republican | https://joshuasmith4senate.com/ | – Ending all federal gun laws – End all US involvement in foreign wars and entanglements – Strong military at home |
| Jim Carlin | Republican | https://carlinforussenate.com | – America First – Deportations “top priority” – Trump tarriffs – Pro-farm, Pro-Life – MAGA |
| John Berman* | Republican | N/A | * RUMORED |
CONFIRMED DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER & RUMORED
| Name | Party | Website | Key Platform Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Sage | Democrat | https://www.nathansageforiowa.com | – Universal healthcare – End Citizens United – Reproductive rights – Voting access – Gerrymandering reform |
| Josh Turek* | Democrat | https://www.turek4iowa.com/ | * RUMORED – Education – Healthcare – Working families – Environment |
| J.D. Scholten* | Democrat | https://www.scholtenforiowa.com/ | * RUMORED – Public Education – Healthcare – Economy – Climate Change – Campaign Finance Reform – Taxes – ENDING MLB BLACKOUTS |
| Zach Wahl* | Democrat | https://www.zachwahlsforiowa.com/ | * RUMORED – Healthcare – Education – Worker’s rights |
Why Consider Voting for Nathan Sage
Sage offers a strong progressive alternative focused on democracy reform and social justice, contrasting Ernst’s MAGA-aligned voting record.
U.S. HOUSE – IOWA
IA-01
INCUMBENT: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
CONFIRMED DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER
| Name | Party | Website | Key Platform Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Terrell | Democrat | https://www.facebook.com/terrellforcongress/ | – Fighting for healthcare – Fair wages – A government that serves you, not billionaires – No corporate PACs |
Why consider voting for Travis Terrell
Voters might consider Travis Terrell over Mariannette Miller-Meeks if they want a representative focused on affordable healthcare, grassroots values, and progressive reforms. A working-class healthcare professional, Terrell supports capping hospital costs, eliminating medical debt, and taxing ultra-wealth to fund care—offering a sharp contrast to Miller-Meeks’ record and GOP alignment.
IA-02
INCUMBENT: Rep. Ashley Hinson (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hinson | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
CONFIRMED DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER
| Name | Party | Website | Key Platform Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Techau | Democrat | https://kevintechau.com/ | – Relief for rising costs – Fight to protect Social Security and Medicare – Make health care more accessible and affordable – Strengthen the middle class |
Why Consider Voting for a Kevin Techau
Voters may prefer Kevin Techau over Ashley Hinson for his focus on protecting Social Security, lowering costs for working families, and rejecting corporate influence. A veteran and former U.S. Attorney, Techau offers a public service-driven alternative to Hinson’s solid MAGA corporate-aligned record.
IA-03
INCUMBENT: Rep. Zach Nunn (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Nunn | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
CONFIRMED DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER
| Name | Party | Website | Key Platform Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Trone Garriott | Democrat | https://sarahforiowa.com/ | – Affordable healthcare – Mental health programs – Support for public schools – Paid family leave – Quality childcare – Reproductive rights |
Why Consider Voting for a Democratic Challenger
Nunn has a strongly MAGA-aligned voting record. This district has a history of competitiveness and is open to a strong pro-democracy candidate. Sarah Trone Garriott supports reproductive rights, strong public schools, and limiting corporate influence—key contrasts with Zach Nunn, who backed a 6-week abortion ban and leans toward corporate interests. She offers a grassroots, community-first approach.
IA-04
INCUMBENT: Rep. Randy Feenstra (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Feenstra | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
CONFIRMED DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER
| Name | Party | Website | Key Platform Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Melton | Democrat | https://www.meltonforiowa.com | – Protect Social Security and Medicare – Defend democracy – Reproductive rights – Climate policy |
Why Consider Voting for Ryan Melton
Randy Feenstra is expected to vacate Iowa’s 4th District seat to run for governor, making it open in 2026. Ryan Melton offers a grassroots alternative focused on rural investment, healthcare for all, and ending corporate PAC influence.