Kathy Dolter

Kathy Dolter is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. A veteran who served two decades on active duty in the U.S. Army, she also has a background as a staff nurse and educator. Dolter is currently a nursing program coordinator at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids. She is campaigning on a platform focused on improving healthcare accessibility, particularly by addressing potential Medicaid cuts that could impact maternal health and rural hospitals. Her policy positions include increasing the federal minimum wage, shoring up Social Security, enforcing antitrust laws in key agricultural sectors, empowering workers, and supporting environmental protection.