New Democrat challenges longtime Cedar Rapids state senator
Lefebvre 32 of Cedar Rapids enters race against 80 year old Sen. Wally Horn for Iowa Senate District 35. Horn, veteran lawmaker with 42nd session and no primary challenger in 36 years, faces Lefebvre who cites limited choices and seeks Democratic nomination after previous House bid in 2012.
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Fey candidates discuss education and infrastructure
LANCE LEFEBVRE, 32, Cedar Rapids small business owner, and 80 year old former Iowa senator HORN discuss policy aims. Lefebvre emphasizes streamlining business start ups and boosting infrastructure funding while maintaining service quality. Horn vows to defend education funding and prudent budgeting while engaging constituents.
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Local rivals for House 73 draw on cedar county roots
Democratic candidates David Johnson and Dennis Boedeker highlight local government service as they campaign for the Iowa House District 73 nomination. Boedeker cites Cedar County boards and commissions while Johnson recalls West Branch City Council work and concerns over Des Moines budget delays.
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Boedeker seeks rural Iowa voice in state race
Dennis Boedeker, a 62 year old farmer from Cedar County and former supervisor candidate, champions rural issues including higher minimum wage. His rival Johnson backs raising the wage to 15 dollars while noting education access impacts debt avoidance. Boedeker grew up farming 160 acres and aims to push rural concerns to the state level.
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Education focused Democrats seek Iowa House District 65 seat
Two Cedar Rapids candidates Gary Anhalt and Liz Bennett campaign for the Democratic nomination in House District 65. Anhalt, 67, highlights four decades in education and public service, including the Cedar Rapids school board. Bennett, 32, cites GoDaddy training and a push for living wage jobs, tax incentives for companies, and wind energy policies.
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