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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the four U.S. Representatives from the state of Iowa, one from each of the state's four congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 7.
Republican Rod Blum won this seat in 2014, following Democrat Bruce Braley's decision to run for the U.S. Senate election.
Incumbent Rod Blum ran for re-election to a second term and was unopposed in the primary.
Democratic Representative Dave Loebsack had represented Iowa's 2nd district since 2007. He was elected to a fifth term in 2014 against Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks with 53% of the vote.
Incumbent Dave Loebsack ran for re-election to a sixth term in office and was unopposed in the primary.
Coralville thoracic surgeon Christopher Peters ran as a Republican and was unopposed in the primary.
Republican State Senator Mark Chelgren considered running, but ultimately declined.