Iowa Senate

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +11.0
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D +1.0
National Environment
current political climate
D +2.6
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.9
Forecasted margin
R +6.5
Polls

Polls (3)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Public Policy PollingJun 4, 2026Even557rv
Echelon InsightsApr 9, 2026D +1377lv
GBAOMar 16, 2026R +41,200lv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

The model has heard from everyone. Unless something changes, this is our best guess.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
D (blue) and R (red) win probability over time
D 25%
R 75%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Lean RInside Elections: Likely RSabato: Lean R
State Lean
This state leans strongly Republican (R+12).
Candidates
Josh Turek (D) Ashley Hinson (R)
Seat Context
Open seat. The incumbent is not seeking reelection.