Lindsay James, 2026 House candidate
Lindsay James
DEMOCRATIC
Iowa State House (D)
2019 – Present

Iowa 22026 HOUSE POLLS

Joe Mitchell, 2026 House candidate
Joe Mitchell
REPUBLICAN
Iowa State House (R)
2019 – 2023

2026 Iowa 2nd District House Polls:

Aggregate of all polls released for Iowa's 2nd congressional district House election between Democrat Lindsay James and Republican Joe Mitchell. This page will update the moment new polls are released, including the polling average, projected margin, and survey details.

Year
2026
Race
House
District
IA-2
Democratic candidate
Lindsay James
Republican candidate
Joe Mitchell
Incumbent / open seat
Open seat
Polling average
36.0% D / 33.0% R
Polling average margin
D +3.0
Last updated
12:00 AM on July 9, 2026
Polls included
1
Latest poll
Public Policy Polling (D) — April 14, 2026

Democrat

%

Weighted polling average

Republican

%

Weighted polling average

Net margin

Polling average difference

Polls Included

Number of polls conducted

Pollster
Date
Sample
Lindsay James
Joe Mitchell
Margin
Polling Average
36.0%
33.0%
D +3.0
Global Strategy Group (D)
August 1, 2026
46%
45%
D +1.0
Public Policy Polling (D)
April 14, 2026
675 RV
36%
33%
D +3.0