Kathy Dolter
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Iowa
IA-02 Democratic nominee?
$2.1K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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10%chance to win
$2.1KJUN 3, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Army nurse (retired)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationIowa
BackgroundU.S. Army nurse (retired)
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Notable personal detailsKathryn J. Dolter is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. She is a U.S. Army veteran and has worked in health care and nursing education, including serving as dean of nursing at Kirkwood Community College. Her campaign has emphasized health care access and protecting democratic institutions.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to reduce costs for working families and farmers, oppose tariffs that raise consumer prices, break up monopolies, and strengthen labor protections while backing subsidies and support for farmers. Emphasizes rebuilding an economy that does not funnel wealth to the ultra‑rich and using government programs to help workers and beginning farmers afford costs.
Healthcare
Supports a path to universal health care and calls healthcare a right; pledges to ensure funding for Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA, and VA health systems and to restore cuts that harm Medicaid and other programs.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate personally opposes abortion but supports a woman’s ability to choose and has expressed support for policies expanding health care access for women. Her statements indicate support for abortion access despite personal objections.
Climate & Energy
Supports strengthening the EPA and increasing regulation and enforcement to reduce water and air pollution, favors incentives and funding for clean energy (including wind and solar), and proposes conservation incentives for farmers. Policy language emphasizes regulatory tools plus incentives rather than explicitly endorsing Green New Deal–level measures.
Latest News
Kathy Dolter is in the news mainly because Iowa’s 2026 election cycle is heating up, with her race part of a competitive political landscape in the state. Recent coverage says Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District is still seen as competitive, and voter registration trends have shifted slightly toward Democrats, though Republicans still hold an advantage. Separate reporting also notes a lawsuit over absentee ballot signature verification that could affect how ballots are handled in Iowa before the 2026 election cycle, but it is not directly about her campaign.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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