Marion County, Iowa

Iowa Senate District 11

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hollie Arlene Zajicek and Sinikka Waugh. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Hollie Arlene Zajicek (Republican), Sinikka Waugh (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 11. Not on the November ballot: Julian B. Garrett, 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.

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.

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Hollie Arlene Zajicek

Republican

Top priorities

Economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses
Tax relief and reduced government spending
Parental choice in education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hollie Arlene Zajicek is the Republican candidate for Iowa Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Economic development director for the City of Norwalk, per campaign site. Previously served as executive director of Warren County Economic Development and as a USDA Rural Development loan specialist, per campaign site.

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Sinikka Waugh

Democratic

Biography

Sinikka Waugh, the Democratic nominee for Iowa Senate District 11, is an Indianola resident and small business owner who founded and leads a training company, with 18 years of experience as a business owner, according to the Indianola Herald-Independent. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Sinikka Waugh.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa Senate District 11 in 2026?

When is the Iowa Senate District 11 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Marion County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Hollie Arlene Zajicek, full profile Sinikka Waugh, full profile Official Iowa election office