Articles Tagged: Joe Mitchell

Iowa’s congressional races are already drawing national attention — and money. New fundraising reports show Republican incumbents maintaining a cash advantage but facing strong challenges from well-funded Democrats.

A pollster that has served President Donald Trump’s campaigns and a former political director of U.S. House Republicans’ campaign arm are among the hires by Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Joe Mitchell, his campaign announced this week.

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.

Plus, the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary field is growing.

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s announcement that she will not seek re-election to her seat, and instead will run to replace Joni Ernst in the U.S. Senate, opening Iowa’s 2nd District congressional race up for competition. Here’s who is — and isn’t — running for the seat.

Also in the Campaign Almanac, Democratic U.S. Senate candidates announce endorsements, a candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District makes a fundraising announcement, and the League of Women Voters plans a candidate forum in Iowa City.