About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Ashley Hinson is seeking re-election. Hinson, aged 41, is a graduate of the University of Southern California and a former news anchor. Her opponent is Democratic nominee Sarah Corkery.
The United States House of Representatives currently comprises 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, with 3 vacancies. In Iowa's 2nd District, the demographic composition includes 89% Non-Hispanic White residents, while Hispanic and Black populations each represent 4%, and Asian residents make up 2%. Native Americans constitute 1% of the district’s population.
Historically, Iowa's 2nd District has leaned Republican. In the 2020 Presidential election, Donald Trump won the district by a margin of 4%. The 2022 House election was won by Hinson by a margin of 8%. The race is not expected to be competitive.
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