Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO

Midterms 2026

Putting Working People First at the Ballot Box

Welcome!

The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, stands as a loyal advocate for workers’ rights and a pivotal force in shaping the political landscape of the state. With a steadfast commitment to championing the rights, welfare, and aspirations of Iowa’s workforce, the federation plays a crucial role in identifying, endorsing, and supporting candidates who share its dedication to empowering the labor community. Through strategic initiatives, grassroots mobilization, and a unified vision, the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, continues to contribute significantly to the election of candidates who prioritize and amplify the voices of workers across the state.

We represent over 150,000 active and retired union members and their families throughout Iowa.

The mission of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO is to improve the lives of working families—to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our state and the nation.

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Voting 101

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Issue or Candidate Highlight

Maybe we start with info about the Primaries – June 2, 2026

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

Endorsements 2026

Endorsements 2026

Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO

Leadership That Puts Workers First

State Races

Rob Sand

for Iowa Governor

Nate Willems

for Iowa Attorney General

Ryan Peterman

Secretary of State

Taylor Wettach

State Auditor
John Norwood

John Norwood

State Treasurer

Chris Jones

Secretary of Agriculture
Christina Bohannan

Christina Bohannan

Congress - District 1

Lindsay James

Congress - District 2

Sarah Trone Garriott

Congress - District 3
Dave Dawson

Dave Dawson

Congress - District 4

State Senate

State House

Iowa Area Labor Federation Endorsements

Local Elections

HALC

Hawkeye Chapter

Black Hawk County

Johnson County

Cerro Gordo County

Linn County

Iowa City Federation of Labor

Iowa City

Iowa City School District

SCIFL

South Central Iowa Federation of Labor

Dallas County

Urbandale

GRALF

Quad City Federation of Labor

Des Moines County

WILF

Southwest Iowa Chapter

Council Bluffs

Northwest Iowa Chapter

Sioux City

Dubuque Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

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Invest in Modern Learning Spaces in Dubuque

Investing in Dubuque’s Future

Project 2025 is the 920-page document by Donald Trump and his allies that spells out what they plan to do during a Trump second term. The AFL-CIO is deeply concerned about pro-corporate policies that would drive up costs, put people out of work, endanger people’s lives and make it harder for working people to get ahead. For unions, this agenda would make it tougher for members to win gains in our next contracts and stack the deck in favor of CEOs.

Voting 101

Find where to vote

For Special Elections, please confirm the polling place hours and location with the county auditor as the locations may have been consolidated or vote centers may be used.

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Absentee Voting

Any registered voter may choose to vote absentee by mail or in person in Iowa. Learn how to vote absentee by clicking the  GET DETAILS button below.

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October 19, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Received by County Auditor's Office.

November 3, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Received by County Auditor's Office.

October 14th - November 3th, 2026

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