Balance of Power:

In 2024, 25 out of 50 seats will be up for election. This year, The seats on the ballot represent Iowa’s even-numbered Senate districts. Odd-numbered districts are not on the ballot.

Republicans currently control the majority in the chamber, with 33 elected representatives versus 16 elected representatives by Democrats. One of the seats previously held by a Republican is now vacant. A. A majority in parliament is achieved when a party has 34 seats.

In the 2024 election cycle, Four candidates are running unopposed. Before the election results are announced, 19 members of the GOP and 10 members of the Democratic party It is known that it was part of the new Senate.

The races on Iowans’ ballots in 2024 include four highly competitive districts:

Election Results

Senate members

The next known members of the Senate before the results are announced are:

Iowa Senate Districts

Iowa’s current Senate districts were determined during a special legislative session in late 2021 and will remain in effect through 2031.

Iowa Senate:

The Iowa Senate is one half of the legislature in the state of Iowa. The House of Representatives and the Iowa Senate represent the legislative branch of the Iowa government. The Senate has the authority to pass laws and establish the state budget. Elected senators are responsible for passing bills related to public policy, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to confirm or override gubernatorial vetoes. Senators are also responsible for approving agency appointments made by the governor.

The Senate consists of 50 members representing districts across Iowa. All senators are elected to a staggered four-year term by odd and even districts.