Sister District for Catelin Drey (IA SD-1)

Senator Catelin Drey is a dedicated community advocate and working mother who is deeply rooted in Iowa’s civic life. She is now seeking re-election to Iowa’s State Senate District 1 after winning a hard-fought special election with the support of Sister District. Her victory ended the Republican supermajority in the state Senate and flipped a seat that had been in GOP hands for 13 years.


A graduate of Morningside University in Sioux City with degrees in Spanish and Photography, Catelin built her career as a marketing professional before stepping into public service. She is also the founder of Moms for Iowa, a grassroots organization committed to making public policy more accessible to busy parents—especially mothers navigating systemic barriers and demanding schedules. Catelin campaigned on policies that put Iowa families first, won on that vision, and will continue championing it in the State Senate.She has been a strong voice for affordable, accessible childcare, protecting bodily autonomy, expanding equitable access to healthcare, fully funding public education, and building real pathways to economic mobility. As she defends her seat in 2026, Catelin remains focused on transparency, accountability, and delivering meaningful solutions for the communities she serves.


WHY THIS RACE

Democrats’ victory in the Iowa Senate District 1 special election was a crucial breakthrough: it broke Republicans’ veto-proof supermajority in the chamber and ensured that Democrats could block the governor’s most extreme judicial and agency appointments in 2026. But the work isn’t over. We must defend this seat in the next regular election to keep Republicans from reclaiming unchecked power—and to protect the veto pen of a future Democratic governor.


Our double-digit overperformance in the special election proves that with smart investments and strong mobilization, these races are not only winnable—they’re essential to building progressive power.


WHY IOWA

Iowa is shaping up to be a major political battleground in 2026. There is an open governor’s race with a strong Democratic contender, an open US Senate seat, and competitive House seats in play. If Democrats can sustain turnout and build on special election gains, they could transform what has historically been a red state into a critical battleground across races up and down the ticket.



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