Jim Vowels

Jim Vowels is a candidate for State Senator District 29 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State Senate District 29, Iowa.

Educator in Dumont, IA

Also running: Sandy Salmon.

Jim Vowels, a Democrat, is a veteran educator running for election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 29. He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026, with the general election following on November 3, 2026. Vowels is committed to restoring Iowa's education system to its rightful place as one of the best in the nation. He also plans to engage landowners in programs of stewardship to benefit farmers, the land, and all Iowans, particularly addressing the significant changes in farmland ownership. Vowels believes rural Iowa is suffering and aims to invest in these communities, fostering dialogue and working together to improve small towns. He identifies as a trusted leader for Butler, Bremer, Floyd, and Chickasaw Counties and has pledged his support for Congressional Term Limits.