Who is running for State Senate District 13 in Iowa in 2026?

Jeff Kulmatycki (R), Brenda Case (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 13 — 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

BJeff KulmatyckiRepublican

Candidate for State Senator, District 13 (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

Non-incumbent Republican with no recorded votes or issue ratings found; iVoterGuide lists insufficient information.

Life: No specific position found; Republican.
Family: No specific position found; Republican.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found; Republican.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Republican.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Republican.

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DBrenda CaseDemocratic

Candidate for State Senator, District 13 (Democratic).

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Designated a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (2026). iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: No explicit pro-life positions found; running as Democrat suggests pro-choice alignment.
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]

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