Primary
Primary held June 2, 2026.
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay James ✓ | 28,005 | 57.3% | |
| Clint Twedt-Ball | 11,850 | 24.3% | |
| Kathy Dolter | 8,983 | 18.4% |
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mitchell ✓ | 24,643 | 61.4% | |
| Charlie McClintock | 15,501 | 38.6% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
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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.
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 90 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 6 hours ago
Top Spenders
- AB PAC $255,646
- PROJECT 218 $53,203
- SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION $10,803
- SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND $7,015
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