👤 About James Carlin
James Carlin is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JIM CARLIN FOR US SENATE, is registered in SIOUX CITY, IA, with CARLIN, JAMES listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $494K raised, $489K spent, and $5K in cash on hand. The committee reports $356K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Joni Ernst.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$494K
Cash on hand$5K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
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Republican · $494K raised
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2026 candidate profile
James Carlin
Republican · Open seat
Running for: Iowa U.S. Senate
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Biography
James Carlin is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JIM CARLIN FOR US SENATE, is registered in SIOUX CITY, IA, with CARLIN, JAMES listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $494K raised, $489K spent, and $5K in cash on hand. The committee reports $356K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Joni Ernst.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDS6IA00249
OfficeIowa U.S. Senate
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — Iowa
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026