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Zach Whiting

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Iowa Senate Republicans Select Whitver as Majority Leader, Chapman as Senate President

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said the pro-growth, pro-job policies Iowa Senate Republicans pursued are paying off and they want to build on that.

Senate Republicans Oppose Iowa Utilities Board’s Attempt to Expand Eminent Domain Authority

State Senator Zach Whiting: “My principal concern is the dramatic expansion of eminent domain authority the IUB appears to give itself.”

Iowans for Tax Relief: What Did Iowa’s Lawmakers Accomplish?

Iowans for Tax Relief provides a recap of the 2020 Iowa legislative session in light of sound tax policy, spending, transparency, and economic freedom.
  • June 15, 2020
  • 6 minute read

Steve King Receives Eight State Legislative Endorsements

Four current state senators, three current state representatives, and one former state representative endorsed U.S. Rep. Steve King in the Iowa 4th Congressional District GOP Primary.

Victims’ Rights Amendment Clears Iowa Senate Committee

State Senator Zach Whiting: “My goal in all of this is to level the playing field between the rights of the defendant and the rights of crime victims.”

Iowa Senate Panel Forwards Work Requirement Bill for Medicaid, SNAP

An Iowa Senate subcommittee forwarded a bill, SSB 3158, that adds a work requirement for Iowans on Medicaid or receiving SNAP benefits.

Amendment Declaring No Right to Abortion Clears Iowa Senate Committee

The Iowa Senate State Government Committee passed an amendment to the Iowa Constitution that declares there is no constitutional right to abortion. by a 10 to 5 vote.

David Johnson Will Not Seek Re-Election to Iowa Senate

State Senator David Johnson (I-Ocheydan) announced on Thursday that he will not seek re-election to a fifth term. Johnson, who represents Iowa Senate District 1, left the Republican Party after President Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination.

Recap: A Three-Way Republican Primary in Iowa Senate District 1

Republicans in Iowa Senate District 1 will have to make a choice between three candidates (Zach Whiting, Brad Price, and Jesse Wolfe) on June 5th to determine who will challenge State Senator David Johnson (I-Ocheydan).

Episode 36: Zach Whiting in Iowa Senate District 1

In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart talks to Zach Whiting, one of the three Republicans running to win the GOP nomination in order to challenge State Senator David Johnson (I-Ocheydan) in Iowa Senate District 1.

Iowa Republicans Will Have 19 Contested Primaries for Iowa House and Senate

The Iowa Secretary of State released the final uncertified list of candidates that will appear on the June 5th primary ballot. Iowa Republicans will have 19 contested primaries with five incumbents receiving a challenge.