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Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Lindsay James (Democrat) won Iowa's 2nd Congressional District in 2026, defeating Joe Mitchell 49.5% to 45.5%. Lindsay James takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Ashley Hinson.
| Representative-elect | Lindsay James (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Ashley Hinson (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+4 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Toss-up · Lindsay James 60%, Joe Mitchell 40% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsay James (D) | 49.5% | 171,484 |
| Joe Mitchell (R) | 45.5% | 157,722 |
| Rick Stewart (L) | 2.7% | 9,500 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.