Americans for Democratic Action endorses Murphy in Iowa 1st District primary

CEDAR RAPIDS - American for Democratic Action, the self-described 'forthright liberal voice of this nation,” has endorsed Pat Murphy in the Iowa 1st District primary.

Murphy, who served in the Iowa House for 24 years, is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 20-county northeast Iowa district in the June 7 primary. He faces Monica Vernon of Cedar Rapids. The winner will face incumbent GOP Rep. Rod Blum.

'Whether you're talking about his support for debt free college, a $15 minimum wage, improving Social Security, health care reform, or making investments in our infrastructure, Pat Murphy is hands-down the progressive with the strongest record of fighting for working families in this race,” according to ADA spokesperson Logun Buckley.

ADA advocates for progressive stances on civil rights and liberties, social and economic justice, sensible foreign policy, and sustainable environmental policy.