State Senator District 1 in Iowa State Senate District 1, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Christopher Prosch — Small business owner (Media consulting firm) in Sioux City, IA

  Christopher Prosch, a principled conservative, is a dedicated husband, father, and accomplished businessman from Sioux City. He founded Felix Strategies, a media consulting firm, and has served as a church usher, college tutor, and Trail Life mentor. Driven by faith, family, and conservative principles, Prosch is seeking election to the Iowa State Senate to protect communities and strengthen working families. His platform emphasizes eliminating state income tax, securing borders, empowering parents in education, and defending traditional family values. He aims to bring a solutions-oriented approach to Des Moines, advocating for fiscal responsibility and limited government to foster a prosperous future for Iowa.

• Catelin Drey — Incumbent State Senator in Sioux City, IA

  Catelin Drey is an incumbent State Senator for Iowa's District 1, first elected in a 2025 special election where she ended the Republican supermajority in the Senate. A Sioux City resident and Morningside University graduate with degrees in Spanish and Photography, she has a background in digital marketing and customer service. Drey founded Moms for Iowa, a grassroots initiative advocating for accessible public policy for parents. She champions fully funding public education, affordable and accessible childcare, equitable healthcare access, protecting bodily autonomy, and fostering economic mobility. She is seeking re-election in 2026 to continue focusing on transparency, accountability, and delivering solutions for Iowa families.