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Iowa · Iowa's 2nd District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Lindsay James

Democratic

State representative from the 71st district (2019–present)

2026 race · Iowa's 2nd District

52% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

52%48%

42% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

42%58%
● Lindsay James● Joe Mitchell
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Background

Current office
Iowa House of Representatives, HD-71
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
4 (4 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Iowa, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-71 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 56.2% · 7,971 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-71 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 67.8% · 6,427 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    House of Representatives · HD-99 Nov 3, 2020

    D · 56.6% · 9,449 votes

    Won
  4. 2018

    House of Representatives · HD-99 Nov 6, 2018

    D · 60.4% · 8,476 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$3.5M
From individuals
$3.1M
Spent
$2.8M
Cash on hand
$676.4K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026