Charlie McClintock for Congress
Responsive. Available. Dependable.
Hello District 2!
I have officially announced my run for the open seat in IA02, the Congressional Representative for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.
As one of Iowa’s first endorsers of President Trump and supporters for his reelection campaign, I understand the Republican platform and the importance of an America First agenda.
Anyone who knows me, and my political career up to this point, knows my character, and my passion for listening to the people, and representing them in the legislature.
I have a proven record of responsiveness, availability, and service to my constituents, and the state. I believe these attributes are essential in an elected official, especially one representing the people in Washington D.C.
Thank you to Congresswoman Hinson for her service to District 2, and I wish her the best on her campaign for U.S. Senate.
I will be reaching out to many of you soon for your much needed support. If you know me, please consider getting behind me and my campaign, and encouraging others to do the same. If you do not yet know me, I will be traveling all throughout the congressional district very soon to earn your support and vote.
Very respectfully and for the people,
Charlie McClintock
Iowa Native, Iowa Values, Iowa Nice.
- Charlie was born in Iowa and has lived in the district for the last 31 years.
- He is married his wife Stacy in 1993 and they have two adult children.
- His daughter works in the medical profession. His son is in law school, and is currently deployed in the middle east as a Infantry officer with the Iowa Army National Guard.
- Charlie served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 21 years and retired as a Warrant Officer in 2009.
- He started his career in law enforcement in Iowa in 1991 and retired in July of 2025 from the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
- He has served his community and State as a council member, mayor, Iowa House Representative, and currently serves in the Iowa Senate in District 42 (Linn and Benton counties).
- He has a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice administration, and a Master of Business Administration from Liberty University.
Why I am running
I grew up in a family who believed in service to the country and the community. My father served as a medic in the Korean War, and retired as a lieutenant with the Iowa State Patrol. Both of my brothers served in law enforcement in Iowa and the Iowa Army National Guard. I believe we live in the greatest state in the nation, and would be proud to represent Iowa in Congress.