2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Iowa House District 1

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

Shawn Olorundami

Democratic

Work: Former English teacher and coach, Sioux City North High School

Shawn Olorundami grew up on Sioux City's Westside, attended the University of Iowa and graduated from Buena Vista University, where he was a three-time NCAA All-American hurdler. He taught English at North High School in Sioux City, coached the dance team and led its mass communications program before stepping away to start a family.

Sources for Olorundami

About (Shawn Olorundami campaign website, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

Josh Steinhoff

Republican

Work: Teacher, Sioux City Community Schools (since 2011)

Josh Steinhoff studied elementary education at Morningside College (2005-2009) and has taught in the Sioux City Community Schools since 2011. He has coached Little League and volunteered with youth organizations.

Sources for Steinhoff

Candidate profile: Josh Steinhoff (iVoterGuide, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

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Candidate list and race details

Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (last updated Aug. 19, 2026) (Iowa Secretary of State, Public record)

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