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Veteran Nathan Sage Enters Iowa Senate Race, Challenging Joni Ernst

Sage, the first Democrat to announce a bid for the 2026 race, emphasizes his working-class roots and military service to address economic discontent in the state.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, listens at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security, at the Capitol, on Jan. 17, 2025.
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Overview

  • Nathan Sage, a Marine and Army veteran from Knoxville, Iowa, has launched his campaign as the first Democratic challenger to Sen. Joni Ernst in the 2026 Senate race.
  • Sage highlights his upbringing in a working-class family and his military service as central to his candidacy, aiming to connect with voters who feel underrepresented.
  • His campaign critiques a 'rigged' economy and policies like tariffs, which he argues have negatively impacted Iowa's farmers and workers.
  • Sage's entry reflects broader voter dissatisfaction and signals potential Democratic momentum in a state that has leaned Republican in recent years.
  • Speculation continues about additional Democratic candidates, including state Rep. J. D. Scholten, who may join the race to challenge Ernst.