Overview

• Mitchell announced his campaign on Monday with a pledge to work with President Trump on border security, spending cuts, and support for farmers.
• He is running for the seat vacated as Rep. Ashley Hinson seeks retiring Sen. Joni Ernst’s seat following Trump’s endorsement of Hinson.
• At 28, Mitchell would be the first Gen Z Republican elected to Congress if he wins.
• His background includes a recent announcement as HUD’s Great Plains regional administrator, a prior role as chief of staff at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and experience in real estate development.
• He previously served two terms in the Iowa House and founded Run GenZ, and he enters a contested GOP primary that already includes state Sen. Charlie McClintock, with Democrats eyeing the district as a pickup.