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Zach Nunn

U.S. House District 3

2026 Iowa U.S. House — District 3 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 Iowa U.S. House — District 3 — General Election on November 3, 2026
VerifiedSource: Iowa Secretary of State
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 3 · Republican · Incumbent
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Iowa Secretary of State — Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election

For the Office Of: U.S. House District 3

Party: Republican

Ballot Name(s): Zach Nunn

Filing Date: 2026-02-23

Email: [email protected]

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COMMUNITY FIRST

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Zach graduated from Southeast Polk and Drake University. He holds advanced degrees in international security from Cambridge University, cybersecurity from Air Command & Staff College, and Strategy and Technology Innovation from Air War College.

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Zach graduated from Southeast Polk and Drake University. He holds advanced degrees in international security from Cambridge University, cybersecurity from Air Command & Staff College, and Strategy and Technology Innovation from Air War College.

RECORD OF SERVICE

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Zach served on the White House’s National Security Council combating cyber-attacks from Iran and Russia, and later commanded expeditionary forces under the Trump administration.

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Zach served on the White House’s National Security Council combating cyber-attacks from Iran and Russia, and later commanded expeditionary forces under the Trump administration.

RECORD OF SERVICE

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Still serving as a Colonel in the US Air Force Reserve, he served as Squadron Commander and continues to amass combat tours as the airborne intelligence officer aboard reconnaissance aircraft. Zach received the prestigious General O’Malley “Best in the Air Force” Award for life-saving support to Special Operations Forces combating a stronghold of 2,000 insurgents attacking US troops.

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Still serving as a Colonel in the US Air Force Reserve, he served as Squadron Commander and continues to amass combat tours as the airborne intelligence officer aboard reconnaissance aircraft. Zach received the prestigious General O’Malley “Best in the Air Force” Award for life-saving support to Special Operations Forces combating a stronghold of 2,000 insurgents attacking US troops.

RECORD OF SERVICE

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Following his military service, Zach was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives and later the Iowa Senate. In 2022, Nunn defeated incumbent Congresswoman Cindy Axne by just over 2,000 votes, delivering an Iowa congressional delegation composed of all Republicans for the first time since the 1950s.

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Following his military service, Zach was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives and later the Iowa Senate. In 2022, Nunn defeated incumbent Congresswoman Cindy Axne by just over 2,000 votes, delivering an Iowa congressional delegation composed of all Republicans for the first time since the 1950s.

ZACH NUNN GETS IT DONE

Source-published biography

Today, Zach Nunn serves Iowa’s Third District in Congress. Building on his service in the military, he’s passed legislation to rein in skyrocketing inflation, restore American energy independence, and strengthen national security. As someone who grew up helping on an Iowa Century Farm, Zach immediately got to work holding the Biden Administration accountable for years of high gas prices and fighting for renewable fuels that save Iowans money while supporting farmers that feed and fuel the world.

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Today, Zach Nunn serves Iowa’s Third District in Congress. Building on his service in the military, he’s passed legislation to rein in skyrocketing inflation, restore American energy independence, and strengthen national security. As someone who grew up helping on an Iowa Century Farm, Zach immediately got to work holding the Biden Administration accountable for years of high gas prices and fighting for renewable fuels that save Iowans money while supporting farmers that feed and fuel the world.

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Government ethics, accountability, and elections

Candidate position

Zach Nunn knows Iowa’s strength comes from putting our communities first. His public service is a proven record of delivering for Iowans with hard work and innovative solutions. As a combat aviator with the US Air Force, Zach is a fighter for America.Zach will never stop fighting for Iowans’ individual liberties, fiscal discipline, and limited government.

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Zach Nunn knows Iowa’s strength comes from putting our communities first. His public service is a proven record of delivering for Iowans with hard work and innovative solutions. As a combat aviator with the US Air Force, Zach is a fighter for America.Zach will never stop fighting for Iowans’ individual liberties, fiscal discipline, and limited government.

National security, foreign policy, and veterans

Candidate position

As a father of six, Zach is familiar with the struggles too many Iowa families face. He is fighting to make it easier for parents to work, raise families, and pay the bills. His first bill that passed the House of Representatives expanded parental leave for military parents, ensuring those who serve our country have time with new children. He’s also led the charge to simplify adoption, expand child care options, and support working parents.

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As a father of six, Zach is familiar with the struggles too many Iowa families face. He is fighting to make it easier for parents to work, raise families, and pay the bills. His first bill that passed the House of Representatives expanded parental leave for military parents, ensuring those who serve our country have time with new children. He’s also led the charge to simplify adoption, expand child care options, and support working parents.

Immigration and border policy

Candidate position

Iowa is a special place and we need to keep it that way. As your voice in Washington, Zach is fighting to keep our families and neighborhoods safe by supporting our heroes in law enforcement and first responders who serve our communities. As your representative, he helped pass the most comprehensive border security solution – ensuring that we’re combatting the flow of illegal drugs, human trafficking, and exploitation coming across our Southern Border.

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Iowa is a special place and we need to keep it that way. As your voice in Washington, Zach is fighting to keep our families and neighborhoods safe by supporting our heroes in law enforcement and first responders who serve our communities. As your representative, he helped pass the most comprehensive border security solution – ensuring that we’re combatting the flow of illegal drugs, human trafficking, and exploitation coming across our Southern Border.

Reproductive rights and health care

Candidate position

As a faith-oriented man, Zach will always stand with Iowa’s most vulnerable – that means protecting our seniors, our disabled, and our unborn. He is a recognized pro-life leader, committed to fighting for the unborn. Zach continues to advocate for Iowa’s next generations in Washington, while Democrats continue to allow abortion on demand. As a father of six, two of which he adopted last year, Zach is fighting in Congress to simplify the adoption process and ensure every child finds their forever home.

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As a faith-oriented man, Zach will always stand with Iowa’s most vulnerable – that means protecting our seniors, our disabled, and our unborn. He is a recognized pro-life leader, committed to fighting for the unborn. Zach continues to advocate for Iowa’s next generations in Washington, while Democrats continue to allow abortion on demand. As a father of six, two of which he adopted last year, Zach is fighting in Congress to simplify the adoption process and ensure every child finds their forever home.

National security, foreign policy, and veterans

Candidate position

America is the greatest nation in the world and we must continue protecting our citizens from all enemies foreign and domestic – both at home and abroad. As a 20 year combat veteran, Zach knows the importance of a strong military when it comes to defending our country, protecting democracy, and promoting peace. In Washington, he supported policies that not only adequately fund our military but prioritize our veterans, active military, military families, and mental health.

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America is the greatest nation in the world and we must continue protecting our citizens from all enemies foreign and domestic – both at home and abroad. As a 20 year combat veteran, Zach knows the importance of a strong military when it comes to defending our country, protecting democracy, and promoting peace. In Washington, he supported policies that not only adequately fund our military but prioritize our veterans, active military, military families, and mental health.

Energy and utilities

Candidate position

The hands, hearts, and hard work of Iowa farmers feed and fuel our country. Zach fights in DC for a Farm Bill to ensure Iowa’s farmers and rural communities have support they need to continue to drive Iowa’s economy. Also a tireless advocate for Iowa’s biofuels and ethanol producers, he pushed for strong support for renewable fuels that help make America more energy independent. He’ll continue to be a voice at the table for Iowa’s rural communities, ensuring their voice drives decisions – not Washington bureaucrats.

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The hands, hearts, and hard work of Iowa farmers feed and fuel our country. Zach fights in DC for a Farm Bill to ensure Iowa’s farmers and rural communities have support they need to continue to drive Iowa’s economy. Also a tireless advocate for Iowa’s biofuels and ethanol producers, he pushed for strong support for renewable fuels that help make America more energy independent. He’ll continue to be a voice at the table for Iowa’s rural communities, ensuring their voice drives decisions – not Washington bureaucrats.

Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

Candidate position

Out-of-control government spending has caused inflation to skyrocket, impacting every Iowa family’s ability to balance their checkbook. In Congress, he passed legislation to rein in government bureaucracy and the liberal wish lists impeding our economy. We must stop the tax-and-spend policies that have driven us to record cost levels and help get Americans back to work

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Out-of-control government spending has caused inflation to skyrocket, impacting every Iowa family’s ability to balance their checkbook. In Congress, he passed legislation to rein in government bureaucracy and the liberal wish lists impeding our economy. We must stop the tax-and-spend policies that have driven us to record cost levels and help get Americans back to work

GROWINGAGRICULTURE

Candidate position
Belief

Zach Nunn is a congressman, proud combat veteran, husband, father of six, and lifelong Iowan. Zach Nunn knows Iowa’s strength comes from putting our communities first. His public service is a proven record of delivering for Iowans with hard work, and innovative solutions. As a combat aviator with the US Air Force, Zach is a fighter for America.Zach will never stop fighting for Iowans’ individual liberties, fiscal discipline, and limited government.Simply put, Zach Nunn Gets It Done.

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Zach Nunn is a congressman, proud combat veteran, husband, father of six, and lifelong Iowan. Zach Nunn knows Iowa’s strength comes from putting our communities first. His public service is a proven record of delivering for Iowans with hard work, and innovative solutions. As a combat aviator with the US Air Force, Zach is a fighter for America.Zach will never stop fighting for Iowans’ individual liberties, fiscal discipline, and limited government.Simply put, Zach Nunn Gets It Done.

Des Moines, IA 50301

Candidate position
Belief

Zach Nunn is a congressman, proud combat veteran, husband, father of six, and lifelong Iowan. Zach Nunn knows Iowa’s strength comes from putting our communities first. His public service is a proven record of delivering for Iowans with hard work and innovative solutions. As a combat aviator with the US Air Force, Zach is a fighter for America.Zach will never stop fighting for Iowans’ individual liberties, fiscal discipline, and limited government.Simply put, Zach Nunn Gets It Done!

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Zach Nunn is a congressman, proud combat veteran, husband, father of six, and lifelong Iowan. Zach Nunn knows Iowa’s strength comes from putting our communities first. His public service is a proven record of delivering for Iowans with hard work and innovative solutions. As a combat aviator with the US Air Force, Zach is a fighter for America.Zach will never stop fighting for Iowans’ individual liberties, fiscal discipline, and limited government.Simply put, Zach Nunn Gets It Done!

Supporting Iowa Families

Candidate position
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Supports simplifying adoption, expanding child care options, and policies intended to help working parents balance employment and family responsibilities.

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Supporting Iowa Families

Constitutional Rights

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Supports strong protections for freedom of speech and the right to keep and bear arms.

  • Frames First and Second Amendment protections as limits on government interference with individual rights.
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Constitutional Rights

Stronger Economy

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Prioritizes reducing federal spending and bureaucracy, opposing tax-and-spend policies, and strengthening employment and household affordability.

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Stronger Economy

Back the Blue & Defend the Border

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Supports law enforcement and first responders and stronger southern-border enforcement aimed at reducing illegal crossings, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and exploitation.

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Back the Blue & Defend the Border

Right to Life

Candidate position
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Supports legal protections for unborn life and efforts to simplify adoption so more children can be placed with families.

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Right to Life

National Defense

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Supports a strong military and prioritizes veterans, active-duty servicemembers, military families, and military mental-health needs.

  • The campaign says military funding should be adequate to defend the country and promote deterrence.
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National Defense

Growing Agriculture

Candidate position
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Supports a Farm Bill that assists Iowa farmers and rural communities and strong federal support for biofuels, ethanol, and renewable fuels.

  • Frames renewable fuels as both an agricultural priority and a way to increase U.S. energy independence.
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Growing Agriculture

Public record

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2,530 captured official records

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Coverage: February 6, 2020 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
2,530
Unique measures
898
Final passage
600
Yes / No
1,600 / 536

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final passageVoted yes

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed

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Zach Nunn is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Nunn (IA) | R | IA | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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Zach Nunn is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Nunn (IA) | R | IA | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed

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Zach Nunn is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 113

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Status: Passed

Nunn (IA) | R | IA | Yea

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted yes

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Nunn (IA) | R | IA | Yea

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

H R 8800

Failed

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Zach Nunn is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Status: Failed

Nunn (IA) | R | IA | Aye

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

H R 8800

Agreed to

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Status: Agreed to

Nunn (IA) | R | IA | Aye

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

H R 8800

Failed

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15

Status: Failed

Nunn (IA) | R | IA | No

July 21, 2026
amendmentVoted no

H R 8800

Failed

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14

Status: Failed

Nunn (IA) | R | IA | No

July 21, 2026

The exact official service window begins 2023-01-03, but the first identity-safe member-level roll call currently captured is dated 2020-02-06. Earlier online Clerk material that is unavailable or cannot be bridged to one exact member identity remains excluded; no vote or absence is inferred. Combined chamber archive. Each record retains its own official provider, stable member identity, exact source text, and direct source URL.

Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$4,869,248.80
Total disbursements
$1,353,712.80
Cash on hand
$3,568,369.39
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H2IA03119

Name: NUNN, ZACH

Office: House

State: IA

District: IA03

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $4869248.80

Total disbursements: $1353712.80

Cash on hand: $3568369.39

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Iowa general-election candidate record — Zach Nunn

    Iowa Secretary of State

    Open Iowa Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Zach Nunn — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Zach Nunn campaign

    Open Zach Nunn campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Zach Nunn — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Zach Nunn campaign

    Open Zach Nunn campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Public-record identity source

    Zach Nunn — official House service identity

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  5. Government public record

    Zach Nunn — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  6. Government public record

    Zach Nunn — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  7. Government public record

    Zach Nunn — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  8. Government public record

    Zach Nunn — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  9. Government public record

    Zach Nunn — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  10. Government public record

    Zach Nunn — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  11. Government public record

    Zach Nunn — U.S. House roll call 2026-264

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  12. Government public record

    Zach Nunn — U.S. House roll call 2026-263

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  13. Official campaign contact filing

    IOWANS FOR ZACH NUNN — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  14. Campaign-finance record

    Zach Nunn — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  15. Candidate-provided

    Zach Nunn campaign source 1

    Zach Nunn campaign

    Open Zach Nunn campaign
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