An open governor's race, an open Senate seat, and a tax rule nobody is talking about.
Every statewide office on your November 3, 2026 Iowa ballot, from the governor's race a farmer won by upset to the amendment that would lock income tax increases behind a two-thirds vote, in plain language and with nobody telling you how to vote.
- Both sides, no spin
- Open governor and Senate seats
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
For every race and the amendment, the best honest argument each way. Equal space, no endorsement.
The amendment that outlasts everyone on this ballot
Amendment 1 would require a two-thirds vote of the Legislature to raise income taxes. Governors come and go; that rule would not.
The primaries that scrambled the ballot
A businessman beat a Trump-endorsed congressman by under a point, and the sitting lieutenant governor left the ticket to run for auditor instead. Both are explained.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
Seven statewide offices, the U.S. Senate seat, and Amendment 1.
Governor & Lt. Governor
Zach Lahn, who beat a Trump-endorsed congressman by under a point, against State Auditor Rob Sand.
U.S. Senate
Rep. Ashley Hinson against state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist.
Secretary of State
Paul Pate's bid for a fourth consecutive term, against a Navy veteran's first run.
Auditor of State
Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer wants a lateral move into Iowa's watchdog office.
Treasurer of State
Roby Smith against a business advisor, for the office that holds the state's cash.
Secretary of Agriculture
Mike Naig against Chris Jones, the researcher who wrote a book about Iowa's water.
Attorney General
Brenna Bird defends the seat she took from a 40-year incumbent, who is backing her opponent.
Amendment 1
A two-thirds vote for future income tax increases, with the case each way.
Before you vote
Registration, early voting, and what to bring on Election Day.
Get the full 2026 Iowa Voter Guide
Seven statewide offices, the Senate seat, and Amendment 1. Instant PDF download.
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A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race or on the amendment. The point is the strongest case for both sides.
What does it cover?
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senate, Secretary of State, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, Secretary of Agriculture, Attorney General, and Amendment 1. U.S. House, legislative, and local races aren't included.
Is it up to date?
It covers the November 3, 2026 ballot and was verified against official records in September 2026. If anything material changes, buyers get the updated file.