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Political forecasting firm sees trends increasingly favoring Democrats in Iowa congressional races

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A voting booth is shown in Sioux City, Iowa, in October 2024. (Bret Hayworth, Siouxland Public Media News)
A voting booth is shown in Sioux City, Iowa, in October 2024. (Bret Hayworth, Siouxland Public Media News)

Iowa Congressional races are looking better for Democrats according to a key political forecaster.

The Cook Political Report has moved Iowa’s 1st District race with incumbent Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Christina Bohannan from toss-up to the lean Democrat category.

The 3rd District race with incumbent Republican Zach Nunn and Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott also moved from toss up to lean Democrat.

The open 2nd District where Republican Joe Mitchell is up against Democrat Lindsay James moved from lean Republican to toss-up.

The 4th District with Republican Chris McGowan and Democrat Dave Dawson remains rated solid Republican.

Republican Chris McGowan and Democrat Dave Dawson discussed issues in a debate for Iowa 4th congressional district candidates. (Sheila Brummer, Iowa Public Radio)
Republican Chris McGowan and Democrat Dave Dawson discussed issues in a debate for Iowa 4th congressional district candidates. (Sheila Brummer, Iowa Public Radio)

Bret Hayworth is a native of Northwest Iowa and graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with nearly 30 years working as an award-winning journalist. He enjoys conversing with people to tell the stories about Siouxland that inform, entertain, and expand the mind, both daily in SPM newscasts and on the weekly show What's The Frequency.
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