State Senator District 3 in Iowa State Senate District 3, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Shane Bellefy — Incumbent Cherokee County Board of Supervisors - District 5 (At Large) in Primghar, IA

  Shane Bellefy, a Republican, is campaigning for the Iowa State Senate, District 3, in the 2026 election. He currently serves as a Cherokee County Board of Supervisors member for District 5, a role he holds until December 31, 2028, and from which he gains experience. Bellefy will face incumbent K. Lynn Evans in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. He aims to lead at the state level and represent District 3. A significant policy stance is his support for congressional term limits, having signed a pledge to advocate for an Article V convention to achieve this.

• Lynn Evans — Incumbent State Senator in Aurelia, IA

  Lynn Evans is an incumbent Iowa State Senator representing District 3. A native of Aurelia, Iowa, he and his wife, Midge, have been married for 40 years and raised their family in northwest Iowa. Prior to his current role, Evans led school districts and served communities across several Iowa counties, reflecting his occupation as an educator. He holds significant leadership positions in the Senate as Assistant Majority Leader, chairs the Education Committee, and vice-chairs the Ethics and Government Oversight Committees. A Republican, he is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary for his State Senate seat and is also exploring a run for Iowa's 4th Congressional District. He is active in his community as a member of Aurelia First United Methodist Church and president of Alta Kiwanis.

• Mike Frantz — Retired college admissions, financial aid, and marketing consultant in Storm Lake, IA

  Mike Frantz is a Storm Lake resident running as a Democrat for Iowa State Senate District 3 in the 2026 primary election. He previously served as a page in the Iowa House of Representatives in 1981 and graduated from Simpson College with degrees in political science and German. A retired college admissions, financial aid, and marketing consultant, Frantz is prioritizing strengthening education, expanding personal freedoms, and using science to guide policy on issues like water quality and public health. He aims to appeal to a broad base of voters, including independents and disaffected Republicans.