Chuck Grassley

Republican. Trump won Iowa in 2024. On the November 7, 2028 ballot.

Age on Election Day 2028: 95; Born September 17, 1933.
Lean: R+6; Lean Republican. Statewide, 2025 Cook PVI.
In the Senate since: 1981; Took office January 3, 1981.
Approval: 41%; 42% disapprove. Morning Consult, April 1 to June 30, 2026.

The 2028 race

Cash on hand: $487,400

Cash: Federal Election Commission, October quarterly report. Reporting period ended September 30, 2026.

2028 plansHas not said whether he will run in 2028. Asked in August 2026, he said he was focused on the midterms: “ask me next year.” CBS2 Iowa, August 28, 2026.

The filibuster

Ending the legislative filibuster: Opposes
A talking filibuster: Opposes

The senator’s own public position, from a recorded vote or a dated statement.

In the Senate

President pro tempore of the Senate, 119th Congress
Chaired the Judiciary Committee, 119th Congress

Committees: Judiciary · Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · Budget · Finance

General-election outcomes

2022 vote share: 56.01%
Victory margin: +12.18 pts

Last elected in 2022; no 2024 election for this officeholder.

Statewide. Valid votes; margin over the runner-up. Runner-up: Franken, Michael. Returns · Method. Reviewed November 5, 2026.

Scorecards, out of 100

Heritage Action (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 70
Club for Growth (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 76
Turning Point Action (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 63
GOP Platform (2025) (opens in a new tab): 78
Progressive average: 8.5 (LCV 17, Progressive Punch 8, Stop Corruption Now 0)

Endorsements

2028 race so far

None on record: Donald Trump, Club for Growth, Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.

2022 race

Endorsed: Donald Trump.

None on record: Club for Growth, Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.