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Iowa · U.S. Senate · 2026
Thomas Raymond Laehn
Libertarian Open seat Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- LAEHN, THOMAS RAYMOND DR.
- Office sought
- U.S. Senate, Iowa
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Libertarian
- Seat status
- Open seat
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: laehn4iowa.org
- FEC candidate ID
- S6IA00181
- Principal committee
- C00872903
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $61,146 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $60,950 |
| Total disbursements | $66,668 |
| Cash on hand | $9,035 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign finance | Says they will sponsor legislation to end the role of PACs and super PACs in elections. | Campaign website — laehn4iowa.org/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| War powers | Says they will work to block wars started by presidents without the consent of Congress and to bring troops home. | Campaign website — laehn4iowa.org/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| National debt | Says they will vote against every funding measure that would increase the national debt, except in cases of “extreme national emergency”, and states support for a balanced budget amendment. | Campaign website — laehn4iowa.org/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Marijuana | Says the first bill they will introduce will decriminalize the possession and use of marijuana. | Campaign website — laehn4iowa.org/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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