Federal · Iowa · Republican
James Carlin
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate, Iowa (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Republican1
- On the ballot
- U.S. Senate, Iowa (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. Senate, Iowa (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$494K
Spent$489K
Cash on hand$5,266
Debts$356K
- From individuals $137K
- From the candidate $352K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $5,355
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 42%
- $200–$499 5%
- $500–$999 6%
- $1,000–$1,999 7%
- $2,000 and up 41%
Individual donors
- $82K from 93 itemized gifts3
- 91% came from people in Iowa3
- 24% came from retired people3
- Top states: Iowa $74K, Minnesota $3,750, Florida $3,500, Nebraska $5003
Where donors work3
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Veridian Credit Union | 9 gifts | $425 |
| State of Iowa | 2 gifts | $400 |
| Solid Rock Church | 1 gifts | $260 |
| Ferguson Drone Service | 1 gifts | $250 |
| Jorgensen Repair | 1 gifts | $250 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record S6IA00249https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6IA00249/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to James Carlin by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6IA00249/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: itemized individual contributions to Jim Carlin for US Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00898148&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026