Ronald Langston

Ronald Langston is a candidate for State Senator District 17 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State Senate District 17, Iowa.

President, Harvard Club of Iowa in IA

Also running: Samy El-Baroudi, Grace Van Cleave.

Ronald Langston is a Republican candidate running for Iowa State Senate, District 17, in the June 2, 2026 primary election. He campaigns on building trust through accessibility and responsiveness, aiming for practical solutions for families and businesses. His policy priorities include lowering everyday costs, strengthening public schools, protecting healthcare access, and enhancing neighborhood safety. Langston has a background as a political strategist and executive leader, having previously served as Iowa State Transportation Commissioner and Chairman of the Iowa Commission on the Status of African Americans. He was also the first African American Republican candidate for the Iowa State Senate in 1996 and 2000, and holds degrees from the University of Iowa, City University of New York, and Harvard.