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Photos: Hinson, Mathis make final campaign push
On their campaigns’ final day, candidates for Iowa’s Second Congressional District head out to meet voters
Nov. 8, 2022 1:25 pm
Bert and Jean Graham (both age 72) of Marion eat breakfast at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Marion on Tuesday. Bert Graham voted straight red ticket and yes on Iowa Public Measure No. 1, which would add a right to own and bear firearms to the Iowa Constitution and require strict scrutiny for any alleged violations of the right brought before a court. The Grahams said that abortion and inflation were the primary reasons they voted Republican. “Life is important and should be preserved and besides, gas prices,” said Bert. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
A television advertisement for Iowa Senate candidate Dawn Driscoll featuring Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plays on television at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Marion on Tuesday. Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Voters fill out their ballots at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in Marion on Tuesday. Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson dons an “I Voted” sticker after voting at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in Marion on Tuesday. Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson signs in to vote at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in Marion on Tuesday. Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson fills out her ballot at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in Marion on Tuesday. Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson fills out her ballot at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in Marion on Tuesday. Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson fills out her ballot at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in Marion Tuesday. Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Nandy Dolphin, 38, of Marion, poses for a photo with Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in Marion on Tuesday. Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Democratic Iowa Sen. Liz Mathis speaks to community members at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Marion on Tuesday. Mathis is running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Democratic Iowa Sen. Liz Mathis speaks to community members at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Marion on Tuesday. Mathis is running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Democratic Iowa Sen. Liz Mathis (right) speaks to Bert and Jean Graham (both age 72) of Marion at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Marion on Tuesday. Bert Graham voted straight red ticket and yes on a gun rights amendment. Mathis is running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Democratic Iowa Sen. Liz Mathis (right) speaks to Lois Foster (center, age 80) of Marion and Kay Ehlert (left, age 78) of Marion at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Marion on Tuesday. Ehlert and Foster both said that abortion and a woman’s right to choose are important to them. Foster, registered independent, voted for Mathis while Ehlert, a Republican, voted straight ticket for Republican candidates. Mathis is running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
Democratic Iowa Sen. Liz Mathis (center) speaks to Maryann Shinrock (age 66) of Marion and Dan Schneider (age 72) of Marion at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Marion on Tuesday. Mathis is running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s second congressional district. Shinrock and Schneider declined to say how they had voted but said inflation was an important issue for them as retired people on fixed incomes. Shinrock also mentioned abortion and transgender students as important issues while Schneider offered “Leave me alone. I’ll be just fine.” as a summary of his political views. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
A sign supporting Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Marion on Tuesday. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
An American flag waves in the wind at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Marion on Tuesday. Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is running against Democrat Liz Mathis in her bid for re-election in Iowa’s second congressional district. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette).
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