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Zach Nunn
Republican US representative for Iowa's 3rd District since 2023 and Air Force officer.
Last refreshed: 5 November 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
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#23 3 Nov
Lost IA-3 on NBC's projection
US Midterms 2026: Turek beats Hinson as Sand wins IowaBackground
Zach Nunn lost Iowa's 3rd District to Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott on NBC's projection after the 3 November 2026 election.
Nunn has represented the district since 2023 and is a US Air Force officer. He served in the Iowa House from 2015 to 2019 and the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2023.
His defeat was part of a Democratic swing that, on NBC's tally, flipped 35 House seats.
Common Questions
Did Zach Nunn lose in 2026?
Yes. NBC projected Iowa's 3rd District for Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott.Source: Iowa Secretary of State, unofficial results; NBC News
When was Zach Nunn elected to Congress?
In 2022. He took office in January 2023.Source: nunn.house.gov
What did Zach Nunn do before Congress?
He is a US Air Force officer and served in both chambers of the Iowa legislature.Source: Wikipedia
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I'm going to accept the election results.
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Donald Trump
Not the war, the price
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seriously contemplating a request for emergency relief
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has given DOJ carte blanche to submit whenever it pleases
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