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Johnson County, Iowa

Iowa Senate District 43

One candidate is tracked for Iowa Senate District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Meghann Foster. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Meghann Foster (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 43. Not on the November ballot: Zach Wahls, the sitting member per the 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. Meghann Foster 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Meghann Foster

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordability, including housing, health care, food and child care costs
  • Support for public schools
  • Water quality and health, including rising cancer rates

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Meghann Foster is the former mayor of Coralville with more than eight years of local government experience, according to her campaign site. She is running for the open Iowa Senate District 43 seat covering Coralville, North Liberty, Solon and west Iowa City.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa Senate District 43 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Iowa Senate District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Meghann Foster. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa Senate District 43 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 Johnson County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Johnson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Meghann Foster, full profileOfficial Iowa election office