President Obama has waded into another congressional race by backing Democrat Patty Judge in her competitive bid to unseat long-time Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa.

“I’m excited to support Patty Judge in her race for United States Senate,” Obama stated in a news release from the campaign released Wednesday evening. “I know she will provide the kind of leadership, focus and hard work that the people of Iowa expect. Patty has never backed down from a challenge. I have no doubt that she will carry this spirit with her to the United States Senate.”