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May 1, 2026
Vice President JD Vance Campaigns in Iowa Amid GOP Concerns for Midterm Elections
- Vice President JD Vance is campaigning in Iowa to support Republican Rep. Zach Nunn, who faces a tough re-election battle in a district seen as vulnerable to Democrats.
- Vance's visit underscores broader Republican concerns about maintaining control of the House amid competitive races in Iowa, including an open Senate seat and a governor's race.
- The Iowa GOP anticipates Vance will make more appearances in the state as he explores a potential presidential run in 2028.
4 Sources
- Vance, Cruz, head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats upMay 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Fox News
- Vance gets a chance to woo Iowa GOP voters ahead of 2028 in a campaign stop with congressmanMay 5, 2026 at 4:32 AM · ABC News
- Vance gets a chance to woo Iowa GOP voters ahead of 2028 in a campaign stop with congressmanMay 5, 2026 at 4:32 AM · ABC News
- Republicans fret over Iowa as tough midterm races developMay 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NBC