U.S. House · IA-02 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Lindsay James

Democratic candidate for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District

Dubuque state representative and former chaplain focused on lower household costs, Medicare access, public education and congressional ethics.

DistrictIA-02

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Lindsay stands.

Campaign position

Supports first-time homebuyer down-payment assistance, more entry-level housing and childcare cost caps tied to family income

Campaign position

Would lower the Medicare buy-in age to 55, expand negotiation to all drug prices and reverse Medicaid cuts

Campaign position

Supports bans on individual stock trading by Congress, executive officials, Supreme Court justices and their families

Campaign position

Supports protecting federal education programs, expanding vocational training and apprenticeships, and raising teacher pay

Campaign position

Supports a new Farm Bill, a nationwide right-to-repair law and investment in cover crops, wetlands and other sustainable practices

Campaign position

Would exclude children from targeted advertising, end infinite scroll and require parental controls and stronger platform safety standards

Record and background

Accomplishment
Co-founded Iowa Future Caucus
Helped establish a bipartisan caucus bringing together lawmakers from both legislative chambers.
Experience
Iowa state representative
Represents Dubuque in the Iowa House and works on housing, health care and family policy.
Experience
Chaplain
Provided spiritual care and support to people facing difficult moments before her congressional campaign.
Experience
Peace Institute founding director
Served as founding director of the Loras College Peace Institute in Dubuque.

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