Murphy touts 25 years in elected office in Democratic primary
Cedar Rapids Pat Murphy a 54 year old Iowa state legislator highlights a 25 year track record as proof of his ability to grow the middle class. He cites cross party work and a record on minimum wage preschool funding civil rights and education while signaling openness to a public option and immigration pathways. He argues his long campaign history gives him an edge if no candidate reaches 35 percent in the June primary.
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O'Brien Seeks Iowa 1st District Seat With Labor Focus
Deserted by no office but seasoned in campaigns and law O'Brien a Cedar Rapids attorney and former Iowa campaign chair for Bill Clinton joins four rivals in the Democratic bid for Iowa 1st District Congress. He touts labor rights federal experience and a push to raise the federal minimum wage to 10.10 an hour.
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Perfect Fit candidate for Congress outlines debt relief and climate plan
55 year old attorney from Sioux City now in Cedar Rapids runs on economic reform and bipartisanship. He backs Pell grants and loan forgiveness through public service and favors a carbon tax with rebates to fund cleaner energy and direct public rebates. He criticizes Congress as dysfunctional and vows to bring back a Washington that works.
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Vernon bids for Iowa's 1st District with Cedar Rapids roots
Monica Vernon, Cedar Rapids City Council member, campaigns for Congress claiming federal experience from the Flood of 2008 and a decade in local government. She highlights a shift from Republican to Democrat in 2009, supports social issues, and lists infrastructure and education as top priorities. She raised 643000 by March 31.
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Primary voting information for Iowa elections
A closed primary on Tuesday June 3 will determine federal state and county offices. Voters must be registered with the Democratic or Republican party. party changes are allowed at the polling place on Election Day. Absentee ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. May 30. pre-registration ends May 23. same-day registration is available at the polls. More details at sos.iowa.gov/elections-lowa.
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