Who is running for State Senate District 35 in Iowa in 2026?

Joe Stutting (R), Mike Zimmer (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 35 — 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

BJoe StuttingRepublican

Candidate for State Senator, District 35 (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

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

Life: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
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.

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DMike ZimmerDemocratic

Incumbent state senator, District 35; Democratic.

LifeDFamilyFReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Voted against gender/parental-rights bills and rated F by NRA-PVF (2026). iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: No explicit pro-life positions found; running as Democrat suggests pro-choice alignment.
Family: Voted no on SF 418 (2025 removing gender identity from the Civil Rights Act).
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: Voted no on HF 856 (2025 DEI ban).
Fiscal: No explicit positions found; Democratic platform suggests support for higher spending and opposition to tax cuts.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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