Who is running for State Senate District 1 in Iowa in 2026?

Christopher Prosch (R), Catelin Drey (D)

When is the Iowa 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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State Senate District 1 — Iowa 2026

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Iowa Secretary of State list, as of October 29, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

BChristopher ProschRepublican

Candidate for State Senator, District 1 (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

Non-incumbent Republican; on the Iowa Right to Life 2026 A+ questionnaire list. iVoterGuide rates Conservative.

Life: On Iowa Right to Life's 2026 questionnaire A+ list (all pro-life answers; IRTL notes this is not an endorsement).
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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DCatelin DreyDemocratic

Incumbent state senator, District 1; Democratic.

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

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.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

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