Representative in Congress District 3 in Congressional District 3, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Zach Nunn — Incumbent Representative in Congress in IA

  Zach Nunn serves as the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District since 2023. A combat aviator with the US Air Force, his public service includes prior terms in the Iowa State Senate and House of Representatives. Nunn's legislative focus includes strengthening Iowa's global market role, advancing the Farm Bill, supporting law enforcement, and expanding workforce training and youth recovery programs. He champions individual liberties, fiscal discipline, and limited government, often highlighting federal investments for his district. He sits on the House Committees on Financial Services and Agriculture, and the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. He is running for reelection in the 2026 Iowa Primary Election.

• Sarah Trone Garriott — Incumbent State Senator in West Des Moines, IA

  Sarah Trone Garriott is an incumbent Democratic State Senator from West Des Moines, Iowa. An ordained Lutheran minister and nonprofit leader, she was first elected to the Iowa Senate in 2020 and subsequently won the 14th District after redistricting. She has launched her campaign to run for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. As a Democrat, she aims to flip this competitive seat, currently held by Republican Rep. Zach Nunn. Her policy positions include strong support for LGBTQ+ rights, having voted against bills targeting transgender individuals, and advocating for reproductive freedom, earning an endorsement from Reproductive Freedom for All. Republicans have criticized her as an 'activist' pushing a 'dangerous, extreme agenda' that would 'raise costs, allow men in girls' sports, and weaken public safety'.