Carlin labels Ernst a phony politician at Cedar Rapids campaign launch
Jim Carlin a Republican and former Iowa lawmaker launched his 2026 U.S. Senate bid in Cedar Rapids, calling incumbent Joni Ernst a phony politician. He accused her of weak spending control and praised Republicans who opposed the Senate leadership on a budget bill, urging a shift toward tighter fiscal policy and constitutional rights.
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Pate seeks fifth term as Iowa Secretary of State
Iowa Republican Paul Pate announced his bid for re election to a fifth four year term as secretary of state to continue bolstering election security accuracy and voter access. He cited a layered approach to safeguards and ongoing efforts to counter misinformation while stressing collaboration with county auditors and modernized citizen verification. The primary is June 2 2026 and the general election is November 3 2026.
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