Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay James ✓ | 28,005 | 57.3% | |
| Clint Twedt-Ball | 11,850 | 24.3% | |
| Kathy Dolter | 8,983 | 18.4% |
Republican Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mitchell ✓ | 24,643 | 61.4% | |
| Charlie McClintock | 15,501 | 38.6% |
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Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Strategy Group (D) partisan·D | 2026-07-19 | Lindsay James 46.00% | Joe Mitchell 45.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 IA-02 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely R, meaning Republicans are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 IA-02 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from Global Strategy Group (D) (completed July 19, 2026), found Lindsay James (D) at 46% and Joe Mitchell (R) at 45%.
When is the 2026 IA-02 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Independent Expenditures Updated 7 hours ago
Top Spenders
- YOUR COMMUNITY PAC Dem-aligned $1,170,071
- AB PAC Dem-aligned $640,489
- PROJECT 218 Dem-aligned $53,203
- SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION GOP-aligned $10,803
- SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND GOP-aligned $7,407
- GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION Dem-aligned $37
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