One of the Iowans who's a rookie in congress is asking that her paycheck be withheld until the partial government shutdown is over. Democratic Congressoman Cindy Axne of West Des Moines represents the third district, which covers 16 southwest Iowa. Axne has sent a letter to the chief administrative … [Read more...]
Young to review ‘forensic audit’ of election results before making ’20 decision
Republican David Young of Van Meter plans to review all the data he can from the 2018 election results before deciding whether to run again for congress. Last month Democrat Cindy Axne of West Des Moines defeated Young's bid for a third term, finishing about 7,700 votes ahead of Young in the … [Read more...]
GOP campaign worker says he was racially profiled; cops cite refusal to explain his work
A 24-year-old black man hired to go door-to-door in West Des Moines neighborhoods to promote Republican Congressman David Young's candidacy was arrested after refusing to identify himself or answer questions about why he was in the area. Keilon Hill says he was racially profiled. Police say they … [Read more...]
Axne says voters elected her to ‘bust through’ DC gridlock
Congresswoman-elect Cindy Axne says voters from Iowa's third district are sending her to Washington to collaborate, negotiate and resolve complex issues. "I truly believe that people are frustrated with what's happening out in Washington. Decisions aren't being made. There's gridlock and I think … [Read more...]
Historic night for women candidates Reynolds, Finkenauer, Axne
There were historic victories in Iowa for three women on the 2018 ballot. Today is the 532nd day Republican Governor Kim Reynolds has been Iowa's governor and Iowa voters on Tuesday gave her a full, four-year term in the job. "Thank you, Iowa! What an honor," she said to cheering supporters at … [Read more...]
Campaign Countdown: dead even D versus R voter registration in third district
There's a tight race in Iowa's third congressional district as the incumbent faces a well-financed challenger. Simpson College political science professor John Epperson says a lot of money is being spent on this race. "I think Democrats have a chance of picking up the seat, for sure," Epperson … [Read more...]
House Speaker campaigns for Congressman David Young in Iowa
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan has campaigned this week with two of the three Iowa Republican congressmen seeking reelection this year. Ryan toured a West Des Moines plant with Republican Congressman David Young this morning, then spoke briefly to plant employees in their break room. "The reason … [Read more...]
Vice President Pence says ‘Iowa 3’ may determine control of congress
Vice President Mike Pence rallied with about 200 of Republican Congressman David Young's supporters this afternoon in Des Moines. Pence told the crowd the race in Iowa's third congressional district may determine whether Republicans retain majority control of the U.S. House or Democrats take … [Read more...]
Axne says Young should vote down Trump Administration’s ‘junk’ insurance plans
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to be in Des Moines tomorrow afternoon to campaign for Republican David Young, the incumbent in Iowa's third congressional district. Cindy Axne of West Des Moines, Young's Democratic opponent, says Young should use the occasion to lobby Pence. "I think it's … [Read more...]
Congressional candidates Axne, Finkenauer report big fundraising totals
Candidates for congress were required to report their quarterly fundraising totals yesterday and the two Democratic women running for congress in Iowa reported seven-figure campaign contribution totals. In the first congressional district, Democrat Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque raised $1.6 … [Read more...]