Who is running for State Senate District 23 in Iowa in 2026?

Tony Thompson (D), Wes Enos (R)

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 23 — 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

DTony ThompsonDemocratic

Candidate for State Senator, District 23 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa PAC and rated F by NRA-PVF (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: Rated F by NRA-PVF (2026); 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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BWes EnosRepublican

Candidate for State Senator, District 23 (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalA

Non-incumbent Republican; on the Iowa Right to Life 2026 A+ questionnaire list and endorsed by AFP-Iowa. iVoterGuide rates Leans 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 Leans Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
Fiscal: Endorsed by Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (2026), which backs lower taxes and limited spending.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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