# Lindsay James **Lindsay James** is an Iowa state representative from Dubuque and an ordained Presbyterian minister, and the 2026 Democratic nominee for the open IA-02 House seat (vacated by [[Ashley Hinson]]'s Senate run). She won the June 2, 2026 primary with 57.3% over Clint Twedt-Ball and Kathy Dolter, leading the Democratic field in fundraising (~$434K cash on hand). She faces Republican [[Joe Mitchell]] in a Likely-Republican (R+4) district. See [[IA-02-2026]] for full race context. ## Related - [[IA-02-2026]] - [[Joe Mitchell]]