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Zach Nunn’s China record tested in Iowa’s 3rd District race

Democratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott is attacking him on that same issue in Tuesday’s election in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, which covers Des Moines and southern Iowa. Cook Political Report rates the race a toss-up. Her campaign calls him “weak on China.”

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Zach Nunn and Medicaid cuts: Iowa clinics close in the 3rd District

Rep. Zach Nunn called rural hospital closure fears a “myth.” Iowa clinics are closing ahead of Medicaid cuts. Where he and Sarah Trone Garriott stand.

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Zach Nunn sticks to phone sessions as Trone Garriott holds open town halls

Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn swatted at a reporter's phone when asked about rural hospital closures — after calling warnings about the issue a "myth" last year. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent Sarah Trone Garriott is holding open town halls across all 21 counties, while Nunn opts for telephone sessions.

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2026 midterm debates: Why candidates are skipping or stalling them

Election debate scheduling has become increasingly contentious across several midterm races this year. Candidates across the Midwest have had disputes over debate participation, logistics and host selection, with some candidates declining to debate altogether.

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Iowa’s Miller-Meeks seeks reelection in a district where she neither lives nor votes

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is asking Iowa’s 1st District voters to send her back to Congress — but she won't be voting for herself. Records confirmed by election officials show Miller-Meeks is registered to vote outside the 1st District in Wapello County.

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Nunn vs. Trone Garriott: Where Iowa’s 3rd District candidates stand

Rep. Zach Nunn voted for Medicaid cuts that shuttered health clinics and backed tariffs that raised costs for Iowans. State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott is challenging the Iowa Republican, campaigning on lowering health care expenses and ending tariffs.

Zach Nunn reverses course on opposition of China buying U.S. farmland

U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) has previously claimed to oppose foreign investments in U.S. farmland. But he recently voted down an amendment to help the Department of Agriculture track these investments.

Iowa state senator announces congressional run against Republican Zach Nunn

Iowa state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D-West Des Moines) has announced her candidacy for the state’s 3rd Congressional District, which is currently held by Rep. Zach Nunn (R).

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