Joni Ernst
RRepublican · Incumbent
Republican U.S. senator representing Iowa.
- Raised
- $2,002,592
- Spent
- $2,307,957
- Cash on hand
- $1,934,478
- Outside spending
- $15,476
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U.S. SenateIowaScheduled
Iowa U.S. Senate
General election · November 3, 2026
- Incumbent
- Joni Ernst (R)
- Seat
- Class 2 · 6-year term
- Race rating
- Likely R
- Last updated
- Sep 8, 2026
General election
Candidates on the November ballot
Race status
Likely R
Race ratings describe which party is more likely to win, not the expected vote margin. Worldview uses the median of the latest available major forecaster ratings.
Campaign money
FEC candidate filings for the 2026 cycle, through Jun 30, 2026.
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Outside spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joni Ernst | $2,002,592 | $2,307,957 | $1,934,478 | $15,476 |
Primary, withdrawn, and other filed candidates (7)
- Ashley Hinson Arenholz · Republicanfiled
- James Carlin · Republicanfiled
- Thomas Raymond Dr. Laehn · Libertarianfiled
- Jackie Norris · Democraticfiled
- Nathan Sage · Democraticfiled
- James Scholten · Democraticfiled
- Joshua Turek · Democraticfiled
Scaffolded for the 2026 cycle.
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