2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Josh Steinhoff and Shawn Olorundami. Candidate information follows official Woodbury County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Josh Steinhoff (Republican), Shawn Olorundami (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 1. Not on the November ballot: J.D. Scholten, 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.
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Josh Steinhoff is the Republican candidate for Iowa House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. He is running for the open Sioux City-area seat against Democrat Shawn Olorundami. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Josh Steinhoff.
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Shawn Olorundami is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. is a teacher in the Sioux City Community School District, where he has taught for 16 years, per KWIT. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Shawn Olorundami.
Who is running for Iowa House District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Josh Steinhoff and Shawn Olorundami. Candidate information follows official Woodbury County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Iowa House District 1 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 Woodbury County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Woodbury County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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