In the most recent Iowa 2nd congressional district poll (Emerson College, Oct 12 - 14, 2026, n=344 LV), James (Lindsay) (D) leads Mitchell (Joe) (R) 50%–47%.
Data is synced continuously from the New York Times, which aggregates surveys from major pollsters. The table shows individual pollster results. The map uses the same 2026 non-partisan polling average and candidate-selection method as the homepage maps.
At a glance
- Polls tracked
- 3
- Pollsters
- 3
- Field dates
- Apr 14, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026
- Stages
- General election (3)
- Most recent poll
- Oct 14, 2026
All polls
| Pollster | Partisan | Field dates | Stage | Sample | Results | Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | Oct 12 - 14, 2026 | General election | n=344 LV | James (Lindsay) (D): 50% Mitchell (Joe) (R): 47% | D+3% | link | |
| Global Strategy Group | Dem | Jul 14 - 19, 2026 | General election | — | James (Lindsay) (D): 46% Mitchell (Joe) (R): 45% | D+1% | link |
| Public Policy Polling | Dem | Apr 13 - 14, 2026 | General election | n=673 RV | James (Lindsay) (D): 36% Mitchell (Joe) (R): 33% Don't know: 31% | D+3% | link |
3 of 3 polls shown, most recent first. Every number is a single pollster's reported result — no polling average is calculated here. Partisan shows the source’s party flag; a blank means no partisan affiliation is marked.