Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race: Prospective Republican Field

Shane Vander Hart highlights nine Republicans who activists in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District mention as prospective candidates in 2020.

After Loebsack Retirement, Cook Report Considers Iowa 2nd District a Toss-Up

After U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, announced his retirement, Cook Political Report moved Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race from likely D to toss-up.

Rod Blum, David Young Lose Re-Election to Congress

Congressmen Rod Blum (R-Iowa) and David Young (R-Iowa) lost re-election while Iowa sent Congressmen Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) and Steve King (R-Iowa) back to DC.

GOP Sweeps 2018 Iowa Youth Straw Poll

Iowa’s students chose Republicans Kim Reynolds, Rod Blum, Christopher Peters, David Young, and Steve King in the Fall 2018 Iowa Youth Straw Poll.

Episode 65: A Conversation With Jules Ofenbakh and Christopher Peters

For this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart has a discussion with Jules Ofenbakh and Dr. Christopher Peters.

Peters Renews Call for Debates in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

Following Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) withdrawing from Saturday’s debate, Christopher Peters renewed his call for a debate with all candidates who appear on the ballot.

Peters Announces Veterans Coalition in Iowa 2nd CD Race

More than 200 local veterans have publicly pledged their support for Christopher Peters and endorsed his campaign in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Hubbell Leads Reynolds in New Iowa Gubernatorial Poll

A new Emerson College poll has Governor Kim Reynolds trailing her Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell by less than five points in Iowa’s Gubernatorial Race.

Iowa Republicans Respond to Mollie Tibbetts’ Death

Iowa Republican elected officials and candidates offered condolences to Mollie Tibbetts’ family and expressed frustration with the current immigration system. 

Iowa Democrats Cut the Voter Registration Deficit

Iowa Democrats cut into Iowa Republicans voter registration advantage by over 45 percent in June almost erasing it in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Ron Corbett Taken Off the Iowa GOP Gubernatorial Primary Ballot

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will now have an uncontested primary in June. The challenge to Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s nomination petitions was upheld by the State Objection Panel by a 2 to 1 vote.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 7-29-17 (Jake Porter & Christopher Peters)

This week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio, Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate Jake Porter and Republican Congressional Candidate Christopher Peters join us.

Christopher Peters to Challenge Dave Loebsack for 2nd Time

Christopher Peters will visit all 24 counties in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District to announce he is challenging Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) again.

Iowa Sends Incumbents Back to Washington

The power of the incumbency was on display when Iowans voted to send Congressmen Ron Blum, David Young, Steve King and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.

Christopher Peters: I Will Abstain from Voting in the Presidential Election

Dr. Christopher Peters will abstain from voting in the presidential election, saying neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton is fit to serve as president.

Democrat Candidates at Progress Iowa Corn Feed (Video)

Democrat candidates Congressman Dave Loebsack, Monica Vernon, Jim Mowrer, Kim Weaver, and Patty Judge spoke at Progress Iowa’s annual Corn Feed.