Who is running for State Senate District 17 in Iowa in 2026?

Ronald Langston (R), Samy El-Baroudi (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 17 — 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

CRonald LangstonRepublican

Candidate for State Senator, District 17 (Republican).

LifeCFamilyCReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

Non-incumbent Republican with no recorded votes or issue ratings found; iVoterGuide rates Moderate.

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

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DSamy El-BaroudiDemocratic

Candidate for State Senator, District 17 (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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