Zach Wahls

Zach Wahls is a candidate for United States Senator Iowa Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Iowa.

Incumbent State Senator in Coralville, IA

Also running: Jim Carlin, Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek.

Zach Wahls, a sixth-generation Iowan, Eagle Scout, and small business owner, currently serves as an Iowa State Senator for District 43, first elected in 2018. He was the youngest-ever Iowa Senate Democratic Leader from 2020-2023. Wahls is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026, campaigning on raising the minimum wage, affordable healthcare and housing, drinkable water, and addressing corruption. He previously co-founded Scouts for Equality, advocating for LGBT inclusion. He seeks to bring new leadership and give voice to all Iowans in Washington D.C.