U.S. HOUSE · IOWA
Lindsay James
Open seat: Ashley Hinson (R) is not on the ballot.
Lindsay James (née Beals, born October 10, 1980) is an American politician and Presbyterian minister serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 71st district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents part of Dubuque County and serves as House minority whip. She is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 election in Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
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- Dave BushawIndependent
- Joe MitchellRepublican
- Rick StewartLibertarian
Quick facts
- Party
- Democratic
- Age on election day
- 46 years
- Current office
- Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
- Congress, general elections
- First run