Campaign Almanac: Dubuque County officials back Shannon Lundgren in 2nd District U.S. House race

A group of Dubuque County elected officials has endorsed Republican state Rep. Shannon Lundgren in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race, her campaign announced Wednesday.

The endorsement includes Dubuque County Treasurer Michael Clasen, County Attorney Scott Nelson, County Auditor Keith Lucy, County Supervisors Wayne Kenniker and Harley Pothoff, former Supervisor Daryl Klein, Dyersville Mayor Jeff Jacque, Peosta Police Chief Mike Comer, Peosta City Council member Brian Schatz, and former Peosta City Council members Alexis Goedert and Justin Lau.

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The officials cited her collaboration with local governments, support for rural economic development and willingness to listen to constituents. Lundgren, a Peosta Republican and small business owner who has served in the Iowa House since 2017, said the endorsements from her home county underscore her message that northeast Iowa needs an experienced representative who understands local needs in Washington.

In a statement, Clasen said Lundgren’s “dedication, tireless work ethic and personal contributions to our community” make her the right candidate to hold the district for Republicans. Nelson cited her “unwavering commitment to justice and community well-being,” while Lucy pointed to her record on election integrity and states’ rights in the Legislature.

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Lundgren is one of three Republicans seeking the party’s nomination in the 2nd Congressional District. The others are former state lawmaker and Trump appointee Joe Mitchell of Clear Lake and Charlie McClintock, a state senator from Alburnett and a retired police officer.

Five Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in the 2nd District: state legislator Lindsay James of Dubuque, former nursing dean Kathy Dolter of Asbury, Cedar Rapids nonprofit cofounder Clint Twedt-Ball, Boone hotel manager Guy Morgan, and former state park manager Don Primus of Steamboat Rock. Dave Bushaw, a West Union farmer, is running as an independent.

The district’s incumbent, Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, is running for U.S. Senate.

Sen. Mike Pike endorses Adam Steen for Iowa governor

State Sen. Mike Pike, R-Des Moines, has endorsed Adam Steen in the 2026 race for Iowa governor, Steen’s campaign recently announced.

In a statement, Pike praised Steen’s character and work ethic, calling him “a man of integrity, courage and grit” and saying those traits are what Iowans expect in their next governor.

“Adam meets those qualifications and is the right man for the job,” Pike said. “I know he’ll bring the same work ethic he was raised with to the Governor’s office and will get great things done for the state of Iowa.”

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Steen, a former state agency director from Runnells, said the endorsement is a meaningful show of confidence from a conservative leader he respects.

“I’m grateful for Senator Pike’s support,” Steen said. “Mike understands the importance of integrity, hard work and standing firm for Iowa values.”

The campaign said Pike’s endorsement reflects growing momentum for Steen as he works to build support statewide ahead of the Republican primary.

Steen is one of five Republicans running for the 2026 GOP nomination. The others are Iowa U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra of Hull, state legislator Eddie Andrews of Johnston, business owner Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine, and pastor and former state legislator Brad Sherman of Williamsburg.

On the Democratic side, state auditor Rob Sand and West Des Moines political consultant Julie Stauch are seeking their party’s nomination for governor.

Iowa will elect a new governor this fall after Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has held the post since 2017, announced she will not seek another four-year term.

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