Ryan Melton. Screenshot from Iowa Press/Iowa PBS
US Rep. Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, is being challenged in 2024 by Ryan Melton, a Democrat and insurance professional from Nevada (Iowa), in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.
If you live in Western and Northern Iowa’s 4th District, you can vote in this election. Find your congressional district here.
Melton ran unopposed in the Democratic primary election in June.
Melton says on his website that his top issues are addressing tax loopholes that “have allowed the wealthiest Americans to accrue wealth at rates much faster than the rest of us, while paying a disproportionately low tax rate,” in order to “provide for the needs of the people in the 4th district in a sustainable way.” He also wants to strengthen the Affordable Care Act to bring down prescription drug prices, and advocates for Medicare for All, wants to continue the Child Tax Credit, invest in public schools, adequately fund mental health and addiction care, fight for a higher federal “living wage,” and more.
Visit Melton’s Facebook page here.
Mike Pike, self-described ‘cultural warrior’ wants to ‘go in guns blazing’ on vouchers, abortion bans in Iowa Senate
Republican Mike Pike, a plumber and business-owner running for a seat in the Iowa Senate, recently shared his political views in a town hall event...
IA-03 Debate: Baccam and Nunn face off Tuesday night
Democratic challenger Lannon Baccam faces off against Republican incumbent Zach Nunn in a televised debate tonight. Democratic challenger Lanon...
Bohannan, Baccam make gains: Two of Iowa’s congressional races enter ‘toss up’ territory
Iowa's all-Republican congressional delegation might be in for a shakeup. Political analysts are beginning to reflect what organizers on the ground...
Mariannette Miller-Meeks tries to have it both ways on abortion stance
Mariannette-Miller Meeks has called herself a moderate, rational figure on abortion. Her voting record tells a different story. During election...
Guest post: Project 2025 would have major consequences for rural Iowans
With the Nov. 5 elections getting closer, I’ve been talking with friends and neighbors about the candidates running for office and issues that...
Tiara Mays-Sims’ passion for public education spurred by her family
For Tiara Mays-Sims, the recent changes to public education in Iowa from the Republican-controlled legislature—especially with Area Education...
