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First Democrat enters Iowa Senate race against Joni Ernst

By Annabella Rosciglione
Published April 16, 2025 1:09pm ET
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The first Democrat filed to run against Sen. Joni Ernst (D-IA) in her reelection campaign for the Iowa Senate in the 2026 midterm election.

Nathan Sage, a Marine and Army veteran, announced his candidacy Wednesday. He is currently the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce in Knoxville, Iowa.

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