Treasurer of State
November 3, 2026 · Iowa · Statewide · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 59 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 3,210,507 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 3,210,507) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 59.47, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
State Treasurer is responsible for:
- Managing the state's bank accounts and day-to-day cash
- Investing state money until it is needed
- Managing state debt, such as bonds — money the state borrows and pays back over time
- Paying out state funds as the law directs
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction
Candidates
John Norwood
Democratic · declared
John Norwood is the Democratic candidate for Iowa Treasurer of State. His campaign biography describes him as a West Des Moines financial leader with experience in strategy, finance, governance, and public service, and Iowa Public Radio reported he founded TBL Ventures, coached small businesses through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, and previously won election to the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for
Roby Smith
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Roby Smith is the Republican incumbent Iowa Treasurer of State. His campaign site identifies him as running for Treasurer and describes his service in the Iowa Senate and focus on tax dollars, while the Iowa Secretary of State candidate list marks him as the incumbent Republican candidate for Treasurer of State.
Records: Government Efficiency 6 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 for
Election sources
Source: sos.iowa.gov
Source: sos.iowa.gov