IA-4
Iowa District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Randy Feenstra Republican since Jan 2021 (not a candidate in 2026)
Dave DawsonDemocraticChris McGowanRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Randy Feenstra (R) 67.0, Ryan Melton (D) 32.7
- Last election
- Randy Feenstra (Republican) won by 34.3 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 2.6 points toward Democrats
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates, open seat
Side by side
Left column: DawsonRight column: McGowan
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $259K
- $863K
- Cash on hand
- $42K
- $444K
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. Dawson: $259,241 received, $41,976 cash on hand. McGowan: $862,816 received, $443,915 cash on hand.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Randy Feenstra, is not on the candidate list.
- Dave DawsonDemocratic
- Chris McGowanRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
Shift since 2022: 2.6 points toward Democrats (Republican by 36.9 in 2022, Republican by 34.3 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- 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
- 373,824
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Iowa District 4, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy FeenstraWon Republican 250,52267.0% DemocraticRyan Melton Democratic 122,17532.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1,1270.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 277,008
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Iowa District 4, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy FeenstraWon Republican 186,46767.3% DemocraticRyan Melton Democratic 84,23030.4% OtherBryan Jack Holder Other 6,0352.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2760.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 383,022
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy FeenstraWon Republican 237,36962.0% DemocraticJ D Scholten Democratic 144,76137.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 8920.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 313,251
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve KingWon Republican 157,67650.3% DemocraticJ D ScholtenName as filed: Jd Scholten Democratic 147,24647.0% LibertarianCharles Aldrich Libertarian 6,1612.0% IndependentEdward Peterson Independent 1,9620.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2060.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 370,259
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve KingWon Republican 226,71961.2% DemocraticKim Weaver Democratic 142,99338.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5470.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 275,633
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve KingWon Republican 169,83461.6% DemocraticJim Mowrer Democratic 105,50438.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2950.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 377,883
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve KingWon Republican 200,06352.9% DemocraticChristie Vilsack Democratic 169,47044.8% IndependentMartin James Monroe Independent 8,1242.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 232,519
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LathamWon Republican 152,58865.6% DemocraticBill Maske Democratic 74,30032.0% OtherDan Lensing Other 5,4992.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1320.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 306,204
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LathamWon Republican 185,45860.6% DemocraticBecky Greenwald Democratic 120,74639.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 212,632
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LathamWon Republican 121,65057.2% DemocraticSelden E Spencer Democratic 90,98242.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 297,566
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LathamWon Republican 181,29460.9% DemocraticPaul W Johnson Democratic 116,12139.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1510.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 210,774
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LathamWon Republican 115,43054.8% DemocraticJohn Norris Democratic 90,78443.1% LibertarianTerry L Wilson Libertarian 2,9521.4% OtherJim Hennager Other 1,5440.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 640.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 275,645
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 4, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg GanskeWon Republican 169,26761.4% DemocraticMichael L Huston Democratic 101,11236.7% LibertarianSteve Zimmerman Libertarian 4,5521.7% OtherEdwin B Fruit Other 6120.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1020.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 199,277
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg GanskeWon Republican 129,94265.2% DemocraticJon Dvorak Democratic 67,55033.9% OtherSteven Yellin Other 1,7850.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 256,509
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg GanskeWon Republican 133,41952.0% DemocraticConnie McBurney Democratic 119,79046.7% OtherRogers Badgett Other 1,2060.5% LibertarianCarl E Olsen Libertarian 1,1490.4% OtherRichard McBride Other 7000.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2450.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 213,206
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg GanskeWon Republican 111,93552.5% DemocraticNeal Smith Democratic 98,82446.4% OtherJoshua A Roberts Other 8980.4% OtherWilliam C Oviatt Other 8030.4% OtherAngela Lariscy Other 6060.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1400.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 257,441
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 158,61061.6% RepublicanPaul Lunde Republican 94,04536.5% OtherJerry Yellin Other 2,4270.9% OtherWilliam C Oviatt Other 2,3590.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,590
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 127,81297.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2,7782.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 219,223
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 157,06571.6% RepublicanPaul Lunde Republican 62,05628.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1020.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 156,952
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 107,27168.3% RepublicanBob Lockard Republican 49,64131.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 400.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 225,639
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 136,92260.7% RepublicanRobert R Lockard Republican 88,71739.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 179,972
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 118,84966.0% RepublicanDave Readinger Republican 60,53433.6% OtherBill Douglas Other 5840.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 218,620
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 117,89653.9% RepublicanDonald C Young Republican 100,33545.9% OtherKalonji Saadiq Other 3890.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 136,834
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 88,52664.7% RepublicanCharles E Minor Republican 48,30835.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 210,356
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Iowa District 4, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeal SmithWon Democratic 145,34369.1% RepublicanCharles E Minor Republican 65,01330.9%
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 4.
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