Annette Sweeney

Annette Sweeney is an incumbent State Senator for Iowa's District 27, seeking reelection in the 2026 Republican Primary. An Iowa native, she grew up on a family farm near Buckeye and returned to operate it for 40 years after her father's passing. Her background includes teaching English and speech, serving as chair of the Iowa House Agriculture Committee, and as Iowa Rural Development Director for the USDA. With deep agricultural ties, Sweeney champions farmers, private property rights, water quality, and the expansion of low-carbon fuel. She chairs the Natural Resources and Environment Committee and co-chairs International Relations, advocating for prosperity in Iowa's rural areas.