Iowa District 2
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Ashley Hinson Republican since Jan 2021 (not a candidate in 2026)
Lindsay James 50Joe Mitchell 47
Only 1 poll in the last 7 weeksNewest poll · Emerson College, field dates Oct 12 to Oct 14, released Oct 22, 344 likely votersPoll sponsored by Poll VaultPolls fetched Oct 30, 2:02 a.m. ET, from VoteHub
Show all 4 candidates on the ballot
- Lindsay JamesDemocratic
- Joe MitchellRepublican
- Rick StewartLibertarian
- Dave BushawIndependent
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Last election
- Ashley Hinson (Republican) won by 15.6 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 7.3 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates, open seat
Polls over time
2 polls, through Election Day Nov 3All polls. Polls fetched Oct 30, 2:02 a.m. ET, from VoteHub.
The polls in this chart (2)
1 poll released in the last 14 days · latest results range from 46 to 50% (D) and 45 to 47% (R) (newest 2 polls on the chart)
2 of the 2 polls for this race, each with both names, plotted on the field end date.
| Pollster | Field dates | Released | Sample | James | Mitchell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | Oct 12 to Oct 14 | Oct 22 | 344 likely voters | 50 | 47 |
| Global Strategy Group | Jul 14 to Jul 19 | Aug 6 | — | 46 | 45 |
Side by side
Left column: JamesRight column: Mitchell
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $3.9M
- $2.9M
- Cash on hand
- $266K
- $546K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeJamesNo published score for Mitchell
- Races won and lost
- 4-0
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 4
- Not available
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. James: $3,917,994 received, $265,953 cash on hand. Mitchell: $2,916,069 received, $545,534 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
What changed in this race
Newest firstNEW POLLIowa District 2
Iowa District 2: Lindsay James 50, Joe Mitchell 47
Emerson College, Oct 12 to Oct 14, 344 likely voters
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
No incumbent on the ballot here
Rep. Ashley Hinson is running for US Senate, Iowa.
- Lindsay JamesDemocratic
- Joe MitchellRepublican
- Rick StewartLibertarian
- Dave BushawIndependent
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
Shift since 2022: 7.3 points toward Republicans (Republican by 8.3 in 2022, Republican by 15.6 in 2024).
All Iowa districts
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (4)
- Iowa District 1· Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R), Republican by 0.2 points, 2024
- Iowa District 2· Ashley Hinson (R), Republican by 15.6 points, 2024
- Iowa District 3· Zachary Nunn (R), Republican by 3.9 points, 2024
- Iowa District 4· Randy Feenstra (R), Republican by 34.3 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 408,802
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Iowa District 2, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAshley HinsonWon Republican 233,34057.1% DemocraticSarah Corkery Democratic 169,74041.5% IndependentJody Madlom Puffett Independent 5,3811.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3410.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 318,399
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Iowa District 2, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAshley HinsonWon Republican 172,18154.1% DemocraticLiz Mathis Democratic 145,94045.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2780.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 394,625
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMariannette Miller-MeeksWon Republican 196,96449.9% DemocraticRita R Hart Democratic 196,95849.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 7030.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 312,913
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave LoebsackWon Democratic 171,44654.8% RepublicanChristopher Peters Republican 133,28742.6% LibertarianMark David Strauss Libertarian 6,1812.0% IndependentDaniel Clark Independent 1,8370.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1620.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 370,032
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid LoebsackWon Democratic 198,57153.7% RepublicanChristopher Peters Republican 170,93346.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5280.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 273,329
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid LoebsackWon Democratic 143,43152.5% RepublicanMariannette Miller-Meeks Republican 129,45547.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4430.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 381,275
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid LoebsackWon Democratic 211,86355.6% RepublicanJohn Archer Republican 161,97742.5% IndependentAlan Aversa Independent 7,1121.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 227,175
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid LoebsackWon Democratic 115,83951.0% RepublicanMariannette Miller-Meeks Republican 104,31945.9% LibertarianGary Sicard Libertarian 4,3561.9% OtherJon Tack Other 2,4631.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1980.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 306,097
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid LoebsackWon Democratic 175,21857.2% RepublicanMariannette Miller-Meeks Republican 118,77838.8% GreenWendy Barth Green 6,6642.2% IndependentBrian White Independent 5,4371.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 209,390
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave LoebsackWon Democratic 107,68351.4% RepublicanJames A Leach Republican 101,70748.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 299,881
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A LeachWon Republican 176,68458.9% DemocraticDave Franker Democratic 117,40539.2% LibertarianKevin Litten Libertarian 5,5861.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2060.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 207,171
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A LeachWon Republican 108,13052.2% DemocraticJulie Thomas Democratic 94,76745.7% LibertarianKevin Litten Libertarian 4,1782.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 960.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 252,567
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 2, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim NussleWon Republican 139,90655.4% DemocraticDonna L Smith Democratic 110,32743.7% LibertarianAlbert W Schoeman Libertarian 2,2880.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 460.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 189,538
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim NussleWon Republican 104,61355.2% DemocraticRob Tully Democratic 83,40544.0% OtherPeter Lamoureux Other 1,5200.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 239,299
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim NussleWon Republican 127,82753.4% DemocraticDonna L Smith Democratic 109,73145.9% LibertarianAlbert W Schoeman Libertarian 9010.4% OtherPeter Lamoureaux Other 7720.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 680.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,487
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim NussleWon Republican 111,07656.0% DemocraticDave Nagle Democratic 86,08743.4% LibertarianAlbert W Schoeman Libertarian 1,2810.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 430.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 267,863
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim NussleWon Republican 134,53650.2% DemocraticDavid R Nagle Democratic 131,57049.1% OtherAlbert W Schoeman Other 1,7570.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 166,106
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim NussleWon Republican 82,65049.8% DemocraticEric Tabor Democratic 81,00848.8% IndependentJan J Zonneveld Independent 2,3251.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 200,041
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas J TaukeWon Republican 113,54356.8% DemocraticEric Tabor Democratic 86,43843.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 600.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,630
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom TaukeWon Republican 88,70861.3% DemocraticEric Tabor Democratic 55,90338.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 190.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 214,228
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom TaukeWon Republican 136,89363.9% DemocraticJoe Welsh Democratic 77,33536.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 169,037
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom TaukeWon Republican 99,47858.8% DemocraticBrent Appel Democratic 69,53941.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 200.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 206,634
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom TaukeWon Republican 111,58754.0% DemocraticSteve Sovern Democratic 93,17545.1% LibertarianDean Miller Libertarian 9850.5% IndependentJames D Roberson Independent 8870.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,978
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas J TaukeWon Republican 72,64452.3% DemocraticMichael T Blouin Democratic 65,45047.1% IndependentJames D Roberson Independent 8840.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 204,550
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Iowa District 2, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael T BlouinWon Democratic 102,98050.3% RepublicanTom Riley Republican 100,34449.1% IndependentJames D Roberson Independent 7410.4% OtherLorin E Oxley Other 4850.2%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Iowa District 2.
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