Lindsay James wins in Iowa, turning Hinson’s House seat blue

Steff Danielle Thomas·The Hill·November 4, 2026

Mostly Factual · factual reporting (3 of 5)Outlet ratings by Media Bias/Fact Check

Iowa state Rep. Lindsay James (D) is projected to defeat Republican Joe Mitchell in the state’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). James’s victory turns a Republican-held seat blue after Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) opted to run for Senate, giving Democrats a pickup in their fight for control of the House. The…

Read the full story at The Hill →