What office is Samy El-Baroudi running for?

State Senate District 17 in Iowa, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

Samy El-Baroudi — State Senate District 17

Democratic · Iowa general election, November 3, 2026.

Candidate for State Senator, District 17 (Democratic).

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Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa PAC and designated a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (2026). iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa PAC (2026).
Family: No explicit positions found; Democratic platform suggests opposition to traditional-marriage and parental-rights priorities.
Religious liberty: No position found on religious liberty.
2nd Amendment: Designated a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (2026).
Limited gov’t: No explicit positions found; Democratic platform suggests support for expanded government programs and opposition to school choice.
Fiscal: No explicit positions found; Democratic platform suggests support for higher spending and opposition to tax cuts.

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