Iowa state representative Lindsay James, a Democrat who has emphasized a “strong work ethic” while seeking federal office, misses more than half of her Iowa House votes in 2025, according to records cited by multiple outlets. While James campaigns for a U.S. House seat, the voting record shows she is absent for a majority of roll calls during that year. Republicans criticize the missed votes, arguing it limits her participation in state legislative work. Supporters and James’s team attribute the gaps to the demands of campaigning, though the outlets’ reported figures focus on her absence from recorded votes. The dispute centers on how James’s time spent campaigning affects her fulfillment of her elected responsibilities in the state legislature. The reports do not indicate that James misses all legislative duties, but they characterize her vote attendance as falling well below full participation during the 2025 session. The case is presented as an example of how campaign activity can influence legislators’ on-the-record attendance.