Iowa Democrats nearly swept their Republican opponents in fundraising in the final quarter before Election Day, setting the candidates up for plenty of TV time, mailers and a barrage of social media ads. The U.S. Senate race between first-term senator Joni Ernst and...
Scholten: What A 374-Town Tour Of Iowa’s 4th District Teaches You
For J.D. Scholten, visiting all 374 towns in Iowa's sprawling 4th Congressional District gave him the opportunity to see up close "the potential in this district." But it also put into focus the hardships facing rural America, from closed down grocery stores to low...
Scholten: What A 374-Town Tour Of Iowa’s 4th District Teaches You
For J.D. Scholten, visiting all 374 towns in Iowa's sprawling 4th Congressional District gave him the opportunity to see up close "the potential in this district." But it also put into focus the hardships facing rural America, from closed down grocery stores to low...
Ernst, Young, Feenstra Take Smithfield Money Amid Outbreaks
Three Iowa Republicans running for federal offices have taken campaign contributions from Smithfield Foods Political Action Committee in 2020 — a PAC that represents the meat processing plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which was home to the largest coronavirus...
Steve King Votes Against Bill Backing Peaceful Transfer Of Power
Iowa Congressman Steve King was one of five House Republicans on Tuesday to vote against a resolution affirming lawmakers' support for a peaceful transfer of power between presidents. King, who lost the 4th District primary election to state Sen. Randy Feenstra,...
Steve King Votes Against Bill Backing Peaceful Transfer Of Power
Iowa Congressman Steve King was one of five House Republicans on Tuesday to vote against a resolution affirming lawmakers' support for a peaceful transfer of power between presidents. King, who lost the 4th District primary election to state Sen. Randy Feenstra,...
Steve King Still Spouting Off, But No One Seems To Care
Congressman Steve King’s social media commentary used to provide fodder for the news media eager to be the first to write about his latest outlandish remark. That is, until he became a lame-duck representative. Since King lost Iowa's Republican primary in June to...
Steve King Still Spouting Off, But No One Seems To Care
Congressman Steve King’s social media commentary used to provide fodder for the news media eager to be the first to write about his latest outlandish remark. That is, until he became a lame-duck representative. Since King lost Iowa's Republican primary in June to...
‘Game On’: J.D. Scholten Unfazed By Race Against Feenstra
J.D. Scholten, and most political observers, entered 2020 believing the Democrat was set for a rematch this fall with Congressman Steve King. Then, on Jan. 9 of last year, state Sen. Randy Feenstra announced his candidacy for the 4th District seat. The next day, an...
How Iowa Latinos Feel About Steve King’s Defeat
The day has finally arrived, a day many dreamt and thought would never come: Steven King is defeated. He was beat by state Sen. Randy Feenstra during the primary elections on Tuesday. After 18 years in Congress, he became ineffective in representing Iowans that...