For immediate release
January 22, 2026
Contact: Les Chamblee
Email: lchamblee@termlimits.com
New Poll: 85% of Iowa Voters Support Term Limits on Congress
DES MOINES, IA – A new poll of registered voters in Iowa reveals a massive groundswell of support for term limits on members of Congress. The poll, conducted by RMG Research between January 6-8, 2026, comes as the Iowa State Legislature begins its 2026 regular session.
The data shows that 85% of Iowa voters approve of placing term limits on Congress. This sentiment transcends party lines, including 89% of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, and 70% of Independents.
“These results send a clear and unmistakable message to Iowa,” says USTL President, Philip Blumel. “Iowa voters are tired of career politicians in Washington and are looking to their state legislators to take the lead on this critical reform.”
Key findings from the executive summary include:
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Broad Consensus: 76% of voters favor Iowa calling for an amendment proposing convention specifically to enact congressional term limits.
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Legislative Accountability: 77% of voters state they would be more likely to vote for a candidate for the state legislature who supports implementing these limits.
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Demographic Strength: Support is particularly robust among older voters, with 89% of those aged 55-64 and 90% of those 65 and older in favor.
USTL state chair Rod Blum says, “The implementation of congressional term limits is a vital step toward ensuring voters are presented with fresh perspectives and genuine choices at the ballot box. The intent of our government was to foster a system of rotating public service rather than the establishment of a permanent class of professional politicians.”
View the 2026 RMG Research Poll results.
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U.S. Term Limits is the largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization advocating solely on term limits. Our mission is to improve the quality of government with a citizen legislature that closely reflects its constituency and is responsive to the needs of the people it serves. USTL does not require a self-limit on individuals. Our aim is to limit the terms of all members of Congress as an institution. Find out more at termlimits.org.
