Iowa Democrats say they can reclaim U.S. House seats. Where are the challengers?

"A group of Iowa organizations also launched a website intended to showcase the effects of Biden administration investments and policies in Iowa that Nunn and other Iowa Republican have opposed."

"There's plenty about Ashley Hinson's work that deserves scrutiny, and she deserves a good challenge."

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"Hinson's campaign benefited from nearly $3.3 million in outside spending during the last campaign cycle, mainly from ad buys by the Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC aligned with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy."

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"Hinson's campaign benefited from nearly $3.3 million in outside spending during the last campaign cycle, mainly from ad buys by the Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC aligned with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy."

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"Zach Nu is beatable."

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"And if a candidate like Mathis couldn't get it done last cycle, Nilles said not many see a path forward for someone with less government experience and name recognition, especially when there's uncertainty as to whether Democratic President Joe Biden will be a help or hindrance to Democrats down-ballot."

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"And if a candidate like Mathis couldn't get it done last cycle, Nilles said not many see a path forward for someone with less government experience and name recognition, especially when there's uncertainty as to whether Democratic President Joe Biden will be a help or hindrance to Democrats down-ballot."

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""Frankly, if we can localize these races and make them about the people and make them about who is listening to Iowans and who is listening to special interests, we can actually make a really good case," Konfrst said.nn"

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"And two Democrats -- Ryan Melton and Jay Brown -- have said they plan to run against Republican incumbent Randy Feenstra in Western Iowa's deeply conservative 4th District.nn"

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"Greenfield, who has been serving in the USDA after Biden appointed her in 2021 as the director of rural development for Iowa, declined to comment."

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"Greenfield, who has been serving in the USDA after Biden appointed her in 2021 as the director of rural development for Iowa, declined to comment."

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""Konfrst and Iowa DNC member Scott Brean have met with national party leaders in Washington, D.C., warning them that writing the state off in 2024 could jeopardize their ability to win back the U.S. House of Representatives and put Biden's agenda at risk."

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"Ashley's record of conservative accomplishments speaks for itself, and she and our team are working every single day to keep Iowa red and fire Joe Biden in 2024 so we can take our country back."

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"Ashley's record of conservative accomplishments speaks for itself, and she and our team are working every single day to keep Iowa red and fire Joe Biden in 2024 so we can take our country back."

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"Democrats, though, have yet to field a challenger to take on Iowa GOP incumbent U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Zach Nunn.nn"

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"Democrats, though, have yet to field a challenger to take on Iowa GOP incumbent U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Zach Nunn.nn"

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"And groups like Progress Iowa are mobilizing around issues in the absence of a candidate, such as a trio of GOP tax bills it argues amount to a windfall for large corporations and wealthy Americans, and drawing attention to Nunn's voting record.nn"

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""Bret Nilles, chair of the Li County Democrats, said he and Mathis have tried to recruit people to run for the northeast Iowa seat."

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"It is not focused on the 2nd District represented by Hinson, which includes Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Waterloo and Grinnell.nn"

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""Democrats are struggling in Iowa because they've totally lost touch with Iowa values and our voters," said Addie Lavis, Hinson's campaign manager. ""

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"Nunn has not said whether he would support the tax bills.nn"

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"Konfrst said rather than jumping in too early, it's more important to ensure a candidate is set up for success.nn"

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"Greenfield unsuccessfully ran against Republican Joni Ernst for the U.S. Senate in 2020."

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"Greenfield unsuccessfully ran against Republican Joni Ernst for the U.S. Senate in 2020."

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"And who will challenge Ashley Hinson?nn"

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""Those markets, Brean wrote, are being "saturated" with coverage of Republican presidential candidates and TV ads from their campaigns and political action committees criticizing Biden and Democrats."

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""I'm confident we're going to have some announcements here fairly soon," Hart told The Gazette."

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""While Iowa Democrat politicians are focused on partisan politics and dividing Iowans, Congressman Nunn is focused on serving Iowans and advancing their shared priorities in Washington," Parker said in an emailed statement.nn"

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"Brean and Hart said the state, too, needs more money for organizing, voter education efforts and messaging if Iowa is going to be competitive."

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""nnKendyl Parker, Nunn's campaign manager, disputed the notion.nn"

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""nnBoth Nunn and Hinson had more than $1 million in cash on hand, according to their most recent financial report filed with the Federal Election Commission."

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""nnBoth Nunn and Hinson had more than $1 million in cash on hand, according to their most recent financial report filed with the Federal Election Commission."

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""I think that Ashley Hinson is hard to beat, if I'm being honest," Konfrst said."

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""I think that Ashley Hinson is hard to beat, if I'm being honest," Konfrst said."

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""The (3rd District) race was so close in 2022 that a Democrat can win this seat, and I don't think a couple of months is going to make or break that candidate," Konfrst said. " ..."

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"Republicans bucked national headwinds and swept all four congressional races in the state for the first time in 50 yearsnnStill, Iowa Democratic Party officials say they're optimistic about the new leadership provided by Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart."

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"Hinson, a former state lawmaker and former KCRG-TV news anchor, won re-election last year to a second term by eight percentage points against Democratic former state lawmaker Liz Mathis of Hiawatha in Iowa's new 2nd District."

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"Hinson, a former state lawmaker and former KCRG-TV news anchor, won re-election last year to a second term by eight percentage points against Democratic former state lawmaker Liz Mathis of Hiawatha in Iowa's new 2nd District."

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""nnBrauch said Polk County Democrats have been identifying where the party's turnout was insufficient in 2022, when Nunn defeated Democratic incumbent Congresswoman Cindy Axne.nn"

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""nnBrauch said Polk County Democrats have been identifying where the party's turnout was insufficient in 2022, when Nunn defeated Democratic incumbent Congresswoman Cindy Axne.nn"

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""It's not easy, and every cycle is different," Hart said."

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"Political insiders also floated Theresa Greenfield's name."

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"Konfrst said the DCCC continues to reiterate they're invested in helping Democrats win in Iowa's 1st and 3rd congressional districts.nn"

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"A group of Iowa organizations also launched a website intended to showcase the effects of Biden administration investments and policies in Iowa that Nunn and other Iowa Republican have opposed.nn"

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"A group of Iowa organizations also launched a website intended to showcase the effects of Biden administration investments and policies in Iowa that Nunn and other Iowa Republican have opposed.nn"

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"One, they said, who is willing to put in the work and engage with voters in all parts of the district, and is able to push a messaging campaign that paints Hinson as someone who often sides with the extreme wing of the GOP."

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"Hinson unseated first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer in 2020."

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"Hinson unseated first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer in 2020."

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"Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohaan launched her second U.S. House bid last month, setting a rematch with Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariaette Miller-Meeks in southeast Iowa's 1st District."

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"Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohaan launched her second U.S. House bid last month, setting a rematch with Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariaette Miller-Meeks in southeast Iowa's 1st District."

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"Both Jeifer Konfrst, of Windsor Heights, and state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, of West Des Moines, have been floated as possibilities to challenge Nu."

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"Both Jeifer Konfrst, of Windsor Heights, and state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, of West Des Moines, have been floated as possibilities to challenge Nu."

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"Both Jeifer Konfrst, of Windsor Heights, and state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, of West Des Moines, have been floated as possibilities to challenge Nu."

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""nnShe said she's reaching out to "anyone and everyone for the resources we need to make the case that Iowa is important" and state Democrats can "turn things around."nn"If we're going to get people to understand that voting for Democrats is going to improve their lives, then I need a few more resources to get that done," Hart said.nn"

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"Privately, Hart sent the Democratic National Committee a letter stating the national party needs to invest more heavily in Iowa to help it retake the U.S. House of Representatives.nn"

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"Democrat Kimberly Sheets won with more than 66 percent of the vote in a county Republican former President Donald Trump carried by nearly 17 points in 2020."

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"Nu narrowly defeated Democratic incumbent Cindy Axne in 2022 to win Iowa's 3rd District seat that has flipped in two of the last three elections, and could be key in deciding control of Congress."

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"Nu narrowly defeated Democratic incumbent Cindy Axne in 2022 to win Iowa's 3rd District seat that has flipped in two of the last three elections, and could be key in deciding control of Congress."

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