What is on your November 3, 2026 ballot in Waukee, race by race.
2026 is a big ballot in Waukee: an open U.S. Senate seat, an open governor's race, all six statewide executive offices, your Iowa House seat, and several Dallas County offices. Here is the whole ballot, race by race, with the candidates listed in each and one plain line on what the office actually does. We take no side and endorse no one.
Read this first
Candidates below are current as of September 1, 2026, drawn from the Dallas County Auditor's official candidate list and Ballotpedia. The ballot is not certified until the fall, and independent or third-party candidates can still be added. Waukee is split between two Dallas County supervisor districts, so your exact county race depends on your address. Always confirm against your own sample ballot. Names are listed alphabetically, not in any order of preference.
The quick answer
Waukee's November 3, 2026 ballot has: an open U.S. Senate seat (Sen. Joni Ernst is retiring), the IA-03 U.S. House race, an open race for governor (Gov. Kim Reynolds is not running), five other statewide offices, your Iowa House seat (no state Senate race this year), several Dallas County offices, and judicial retention questions. See how and when to vote.
Federal
Federal offices
U.S. Senate (Iowa) - open seat
One of Iowa's two seats in the U.S. Senate, a six-year term. Open because Sen. Joni Ernst is not seeking re-election.
Ashley HinsonRepublican
Thomas LaehnLibertarian
Josh TurekDemocrat
U.S. House, Iowa's 3rd District (IA-03)
Represents central Iowa, including Waukee, in the U.S. House, a two-year term.
Zach Nunn (incumbent)Republican
Sarah Trone GarriottDemocrat
Statewide
Statewide executive offices
All six of Iowa's statewide executive offices are on the 2026 ballot.
Governor - open seat
Iowa's chief executive, a four-year term. Each candidate runs with a lieutenant governor running mate. Open because Gov. Kim Reynolds is not seeking re-election.
Zach LahnRepublican
Rob SandDemocrat
Attorney General
The state's top lawyer and consumer-protection office.
Brenna Bird (incumbent)Republican
Nate WillemsDemocrat
Secretary of State
Runs Iowa elections and business filings.
Paul Pate (incumbent)Republican
Ryan PetermanDemocrat
Auditor of State - open seat
The state's independent financial watchdog. Open because Auditor Rob Sand is running for governor.
Chris CournoyerRepublican
Taylor WettachDemocrat
Treasurer of State
Manages state funds and returns unclaimed property.
John NorwoodDemocrat
Roby Smith (incumbent)Republican
Secretary of Agriculture
Oversees the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Chris JonesDemocrat
Mike Naig (incumbent)Republican
Statehouse
Your seat in the Iowa Legislature
Waukee is in Iowa House District 27 and Iowa Senate District 14. Only odd-numbered Senate districts are up in 2026, so Senate District 14 is not on this year's ballot; your next state Senate vote there is in 2028. Confirm your own districts by address, since a fast-growing city can carry a few precincts into an adjacent district.
Iowa House, District 27
Your representative in the Iowa House, a two-year term. All 100 House seats are up every two years.
Kenan Judge (incumbent)Democrat
No other major-party candidate filed as of Sept 1-
Dallas County
Dallas County offices
Waukee is split between Dallas County Supervisor Districts 3 and 4, so which supervisor race you vote in depends on your address. Dallas County expanded its board from three seats to five, so all five supervisor seats are on the 2026 ballot; the County Attorney, Treasurer and Recorder are also up. The County Auditor and Sheriff are not on this ballot (their terms run to 2028). Confirm your supervisor district by address.
Dallas County Supervisor, District 3
Member of the county board that sets the county budget and services. District 3 covers southwestern Waukee.
Kim ChapmanRepublican
Patricia K. TiceDemocrat
Dallas County Supervisor, District 4
County board member. District 4 covers northern and eastern Waukee.
Lance FarrellRepublican
Ben NizziDemocrat
Dallas County Attorney
The county's chief prosecutor.
Matt Schultz (incumbent)Republican
No other major-party candidate filed as of Sept 1-
Dallas County Treasurer
Collects property taxes and handles vehicle registration.
Summer Potzen (incumbent)Republican
No other major-party candidate filed as of Sept 1-
Dallas County Recorder
Keeps county records such as deeds and vital records.
ReNae Arnold (incumbent)Republican
Lexi FarberDemocrat
Also on the ballot
Judges and any local questions
At every even-year general election, Iowa voters decide whether to retain certain judges (a yes or no on keeping them, not a race between candidates). Waukee voters will see retention questions for Iowa Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and local district judges. The specific 2026 slate is set by the state closer to the election, so check your sample ballot for the exact judges and for any local public-measure questions in your precinct.
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An open U.S. Senate seat, the IA-03 U.S. House race, an open governor's race, five other statewide offices, your Iowa House seat (no state Senate race this year), several Dallas County offices, and judicial retention questions. Your exact county race depends on your address.
Is there a U.S. Senate race in Iowa in 2026?
Yes, and it is an open seat because Sen. Joni Ernst is not seeking re-election. As of September 1, 2026 the candidates are Ashley Hinson (R), Thomas Laehn (Libertarian), and Josh Turek (D).
Who is running for governor of Iowa in 2026?
The seat is open because Gov. Kim Reynolds is not running. As of September 1, 2026 the candidates are Zach Lahn (R) and Rob Sand (D), each with a lieutenant governor running mate.
When is the 2026 election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early and mailed voting begin October 14. Waukee votes through Dallas County.
Sources: Dallas County Auditor official 2026 candidate list (Iowa Legislature and county races); Ballotpedia 2026 race pages for the U.S. Senate, IA-03, governor, and statewide offices; NBC News (Sen. Ernst not seeking re-election). Fields are as of September 1, 2026 and are not final until the ballot is certified. Independent, third-party, write-in, and nonpartisan filings, judicial retention, and any local public measures should be confirmed on your certified sample ballot from the Dallas County Auditor.