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Grundy County, Iowa

Iowa Senate District 27

One candidate is tracked for Iowa Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Annette Sweeney. Candidate information follows official Grundy County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Annette Sweeney (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 27; Annette Sweeney 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. Annette Sweeney is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Iowa ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.

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, Annette Sweeney, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Annette Sweeney

Annette Sweeney

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Annette Sweeney currently represents Iowa Senate District 27 in the Iowa Legislature and is seeking reelection in 2026, according to the Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Annette Sweeney.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa Senate District 27 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Iowa Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Annette Sweeney. Candidate information follows official Grundy County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa Senate District 27 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.

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