Iowa Dem Misses Half of House Votes While Campaigning

Published Monday, June 29, 2026 · Updated June 30

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Legislator's Missed Votes and Campaign Priorities — 1 source

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Iowa Democratic Representative Lindsay James missed 51.7% of votes in the Iowa House of Representatives in 2026, totaling 177 out of 342 votes. This absence is linked to her congressional campaign and has drawn criticism from Republican sources.

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Iowa Democratic Representative Lindsay James missed 177 out of 342 votes in the Iowa House of Representatives in 2026, totaling 51.7% of votes.
James's missed votes are attributed to her prioritizing her congressional campaign.
The situation has drawn criticism from Republican sources, who frame it as a failure to uphold legislative duties.

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Legislator's Missed Votes and Campaign Priorities

Fox News
Fox News reports on Iowa Democratic Representative Lindsay James's significant number of missed votes in the state House, framing it as a dereliction of duty due to her focus on a congressional campaign and highlighting Republican criticism.
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