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Lindsay James wins in Iowa, turning Hinson’s House seat blue

Lindsay James wins in Iowa, turning Hinson’s House seat blue

Summary

Iowa state Rep. Lindsay James, a Democrat, is projected to defeat Republican Joe Mitchell in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The win would flip the Republican-held seat to Democrats after Rep. Ashley Hinson chose to run for Senate.

Key Facts

  • Lindsay James is a Democratic member of the Iowa state House.
  • Decision Desk HQ projected James to defeat Republican Joe Mitchell.
  • The race is for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.
  • The seat was held by Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson.
  • Hinson opted to run for Senate.
  • James’s victory would give Democrats a pickup in their effort to control the House.
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