Trone Garriott Ousts Nunn in Iowa

Democratic state Senator Sarah Trone Garriott defeated Republican Representative Zach Nunn in Iowa to flip the 3rd Congressional District seat. Her campaign focused on lowering costs and addressing voter dissatisfaction with economic policies.

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Representative-elect Sarah Trone Garriott delivers remarks during a midterm election night watch party with Iowa Democrats at the State Historical Museum of Iowa on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Democratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, securing 54% of the vote across 21 counties. The flip contributed to a broader wave that gave Democrats at least 234 U.S. House seats by Tuesday afternoon. The victory arrives as voters across the United States express widespread frustration with economic pressures and federal policies.