Articles Tagged: Bob Vander Plaats

Iowa Democrats’ campaign speeches sound different this year as the party attempts to win back voters they have lost in the state over the past decade.

The 2026 elections were top of mind during the annual Family Leadership Summit Friday as speakers and conservative lawmakers stressed the importance of electing pro-life candidates to office and commending President Donald Trump for his actions during the first few months of his second term.

Also in the Campaign Almanac: The Family Leader issues Iowa legislative endorsements

Gov. Kim Reynolds, Ron DeSantis allies say remarks insult Iowans

Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy appeared at The Family Leader event as each looks to gain ground in polling on the Republican presidential primary behind former President Donald Trump

Also, Nikki Haley announces $10 million ad buy in Iowa, New Hampshire

Also, Chuck Grassley won’t endorse for caucus

Also, The Family Leader hosts forum and Nikki Haley super PAC launches ad

A ‘deep conviction’ drives evangelicals to participate in caucuses.

Front-runner and former President Donald Trump was not there, but six other candidates spoke at The Family Leader’s event

Six Republican presidential candidates spoke at Friday event hosted by the Christian conservative group

Also, Tim Scott’s latest campaign ad in Iowa describes his faith

At the beginning of the month, I was at a CNN presidential town hall featuring former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley …

While an Iowa Supreme Court decision this month means abortion remains legal in Iowa until roughly 20 weeks of pregnancy, lawmakers and activists on both sides of the issue are gearing up for another protracted battle.

If Trump runs in 2024, Iowa governor would be good choice for running mate, Family Leader chief says