Democrat Clint Twedt-Ball files for open Iowa 2nd District House seat

Twedt-Ball submits over 2,600 petition signatures to appear on the ballot

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Democrat Clint Twedt-Ball has filed the paperwork and signatures required to appear on the ballot for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race. Twedt-Ball announced he submitted his affidavit of candidacy along with about 2,600 petition signatures from supporters across the district's 22 counties.

Why it matters

The 2nd District seat is open this election cycle after Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson announced she is running for the U.S. Senate, making it a competitive race for the open House seat.

The details

The 2nd District covers much of northeast Iowa and includes cities such as Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Waterloo, Waverly and Grinnell. The district also includes Hardin, Butler and Grundy counties.

  • Twedt-Ball filed his candidacy on March 9, 2026.

The players

Clint Twedt-Ball

A Democrat who has filed to run for the open 2nd Congressional District seat in Iowa.

Ashley Hinson

The current Republican Congresswoman for Iowa's 2nd District who announced she is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving the House seat open.

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The takeaway

The open 2nd District House seat in Iowa will be a competitive race, with Democrat Clint Twedt-Ball entering the contest after securing over 2,600 petition signatures to appear on the ballot.