Iowa Republicans’ legislative majorities shrink in 2026 elections

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,502

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago

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Though Iowa Republicans suffered serious losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, the party appears to have kept control of both chambers at the Iowa Legislature.

However, these Republican majorities are smaller than previous years. In the Iowa Senate, Republicans currently hold a 32-17 majority, with one vacancy — already a decrease from the GOP supermajority elected to the chamber in 2024.

Democrats flipped two GOP seats in special elections: Sen. Catelin Drey, D-Sioux City, won …

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