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First District Congressional Race Heating Up, Pate Mulling Bid

Open congressional seats usually to bring out plenty of contenders on both sides of the aisle. That seems to be the case in Iowa’s First Congressional District. The seat’s current occupant, Bruce Braley, is running for the ...

by Kevin Hall

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Conflicts of Interest Arise on State Central Committee, Again

Before and after he was elected to the State Central Committee, Joel Kurtinitis repeatedly told Republicans that he would stay neutral in GOP primaries. So, activists around the state were taken aback when Kurtinitis’ name an...

by Kevin Hall

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Rod Blum Announces Another Run for First Congressional District Seat

Dubuque businessman Rod Blum made his bid for congress official on Wednesday when he announced another run for Iowa’s First District seat. Blum lost to Ben Lange in the 2012 Republican primary, 53%-47%. He becomes the second ...

by Kevin Hall

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Blum Campaign Violates FEC Rules

In the 1st Congressional District Republican primary, Rod Blum has been making the case that he is best candidate to face Democrat Congressman Bruce Braley in the fall, not his primary opponent Ben Lange who nearly defeated Bra...

by Craig Robinson

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1st District Candidates Misunderstand Their Strengths

Last night’s 1st Congressional District debate between Rod Blum and Ben Lange was a good opportunity for voters to see the two candidates side by side as the June 5th primary nears. While it is apparent that the two candida...

by Craig Robinson

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First District Congressional Race Heating Up, Pate Mulling Bid

Conflicts of Interest Arise on State Central Committee, Again

Rod Blum Announces Another Run for First Congressional District Seat

Blum Campaign Violates FEC Rules

1st District Candidates Misunderstand Their Strengths

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