Buena Vista County, Iowa

Iowa Senate District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lynn Evans and Mike Frantz. Candidate information follows official Buena Vista County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lynn Evans (Republican), Mike Frantz (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 3; Lynn Evans is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Lynn Evans, is on the ballot.

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Lynn Evans

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Opposed the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline and supported eminent domain reform for property rights
Advocated for Senate File 2472 to overhaul Iowa's property tax system
Cites more than 1.23 billion dollars in K-12 funding secured since 2017 and a rise in third grade reading proficiency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lynn Evans is the Republican candidate for Iowa Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Lynn Evans is a sitting member for the district, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster.

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Mike Frantz

Democratic

Biography

Mike Frantz is a Storm Lake resident who previously served as vice president of enrollment management at Buena Vista University before starting Mike Frantz Enrollment Services, per Storm Lake Radio. Frantz is the Democratic candidate for Iowa Senate District 3 in 2026, running against incumbent Lynn Evans.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa Senate District 3 in 2026?

When is the Iowa Senate District 3 election in Iowa?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Buena Vista County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Buena Vista County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Lynn Evans, full profile Mike Frantz, full profile Official Iowa election office