Cindy Winckler

Democrat · Candidate for Iowa State Senate District 49 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Iowa House, 2001–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

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What party is Cindy Winckler?
Cindy Winckler is running as a Democrat.
Is Cindy Winckler the incumbent?
Yes. Cindy Winckler currently holds this office.
Who is Cindy Winckler running against?
Cynthia Mensendick, for Iowa State Senate District 49.
Is Cindy Winckler liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Cindy Winckler is moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
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