Candidate for U.S. Representative, Iowa District 3

Zach Nunn

RepublicanIncumbent

Zach Nunn is an Air Force Reserve colonel and former Iowa state legislator seeking a third term in the U.S. House. His campaign emphasizes government spending, border security and law enforcement, agriculture and support for families.

Current or most recent role: U.S. Representative, Iowa District 3 (since 2023)
Hometown: Altoona
Campaign website: zachnunn.com

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

Campaigns on the slogan "Zach Nunn Gets It Done" and highlights his military service as a combat aviator.[1],[2]
Says he has worked to put more dollars in Iowans' pockets, delivered for law enforcement and the border, and secured health care investment close to home.[4]
Says he is fighting to make it easier for parents to work and raise families, including simplifying adoption and expanding child care options.[3]

Background

U.S. Representative, Iowa District 3, U.S. House of Representatives · 2023–present[2],[5]
State Senator, District 15, Iowa Senate · 2019–2023[5]
State Representative, District 30, Iowa House of Representatives · 2015–2019[5]
Director of cybersecurity policy, National Security Council[2],[5]
Airborne intelligence officer; colonel, U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve / Iowa Air National Guard · 2004–present[2],[5]

Education

B.A. in political science and international relations, Drake University[5]
Master's in military operational art and science, Air Command and Staff College[5]
M.St. in international security, University of Cambridge[5]

Where they stand

Economy & Jobs
Says government spending drives inflation and calls for reining in federal bureaucracy and ending "tax-and-spend policies."[3]
Immigration
Supports law enforcement and border security, and says he helped pass border security legislation aimed at drugs and human trafficking.[3]
Abortion
Describes himself as "a recognized pro-life leader" and supports simplifying the adoption process.[3]
Agriculture
Supports passing a Farm Bill and strong support for renewable fuels.[3]
Foreign Policy
Voted against a March 2026 war powers resolution on Iran; said the president acted within constitutional authority used by leaders of both parties.[6]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

Measure	Vote	Date
H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation bill extending the 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, increasing border and defense spending, and reducing projected Medicaid and SNAP spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House)	Yes[8]	Jul 3, 2025
H.R. 5371 – Continuing appropriations ending the 2025 shutdown (Senate amendment) Funded most of the government at existing levels through Jan. 30, 2026, ending the fall 2025 shutdown, and enacted full-year agriculture, military construction-VA and legislative branch spending; passed 222–209. (U.S. House)	Yes[9]	Nov 12, 2025
S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Compromise annual defense policy bill authorizing military and national security programs; passed 312–112. (U.S. House)	Yes[10]	Dec 10, 2025
H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House)	Yes[11]	Jan 8, 2026