Guy Morgan, a 33-year-old Boone hotel manager and first-time Democratic candidate, is running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District — despite living outside it. He says his campaign, born from personal tragedy and a desire to combat extremism, will focus on clean water, fair wages and workers’ rights.
Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords, the married couple, who have both served in Congress and champion gun safety laws, will speak at the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2025 Liberty and Justice Celebration.
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernt’s annual Roast and Ride event features a motorcycle ride — the proceeds from which benefit an Iowa veterans-related charity — and a hog roast and rally.
A day after launching her campaign for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, state Rep. Shannon Lundgren, R-Peosta, rolled out more endorsements from current and former Republican colleagues in the Iowa Legislature.
The ads are part of a $3.2 million campaign, according to a spokeswoman for the group. The ads focus on federal Republicans’ legislation that eliminated taxes on tips and overtime pay.
Also, more Republicans rally behind Ashley Hinson’s U.S. Senate campaign
Turek, a former Paralympic athlete, is one of five Democrats seeking the party’s nomination in Iowa’s 2026 U.S. Senate election.
Also, state legislator Dave Jacoby endorses Zach Wahls in Democratic U.S. Senate race
Also in the notebook, a union group endorses Democratic Iowa attorney general candidate Nate Willems
Former Pine Lake State Park manager Don Primus, of Steamboat Rock, unsuccessfully ran for Hardin County supervisor in 2020.
Also, campaign fundraising reports for the first three months of the year show Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks raised $1 million in preparation for a re-election bid.
Also, Iowa Democrats and Republicans mark the first day of early voting
Also, new ads are airing in Eastern Iowa’s competitive 1st District campaign.
Also in the Campaign Almanac: A free-market business advocacy organization publishes its scorecard of Iowa state lawmakers
Also, Iowa Farm Bureau’s political arm has endorsed Republican Randy Feenstra
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