Oct
312019
The Washington Post: For Trump, hints of trouble in ethanol country
Democratic congressional candidate J.D. Scholten rumbled his RV to a stop in the gravel a mile east of Pomeroy, Iowa, (pop. 612) on Tuesday. A man got out of a car blocking the road ahead and flagged down the aging Winnebago that serves as Scholten’s headquarters and road unit. John O’Brien of Fort Dodge marched up to … Continue reading The Washington Post: For Trump, hints of trouble in ethanol country
Oct
162019
Sioux City Journal: J.D. Scholten outraises Randy Feenstra, Steve King in latest quarter in Iowa 4th race
SIOUX CITY — Randy Feenstra moved past the half-million dollar mark in fundraising in his bid to unseat fellow Republican U.S. Rep. Steve King. Meanwhile, J.D. Scholten, the sole Democrat in the Iowa 4th District race, scored the biggest campaign haul in the quarter. Scholten, who is seeking the seat for a second time after losing to King by … Continue reading Sioux City Journal: J.D. Scholten outraises Randy Feenstra, Steve King in latest quarter in Iowa 4th race
Sep
132019
Carroll Times Herald: Boost rural Iowa with modern tech jobs, Scholten, Khanna say
Between 2010 and 2017, 71 of Iowa’s counties lost population — most of them rural. J.D. Scholten and U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna of California believe the key to stop population loss and make large gains economically in rural Iowa is incumbent upon building a technological infrastructure. “We’ve got to bring technology to rural America and … Continue reading Carroll Times Herald: Boost rural Iowa with modern tech jobs, Scholten, Khanna say
Sep
092019
VICE News: Democrats Are Finally Getting Serious About Beating Steve King
This isn’t J.D. Scholten’s first rodeo. Not the Dayton Rodeo, where Scholten is watching men wrestle calves, children ride sheep, and a one-armed cowboy wrangle a zebra with a whip. He’s campaigning for a second time against Rep Steve King and his bigoted rhetoric in Iowa’s 4rth Congressional District. Back in 2018, Scholten surprised the … Continue reading VICE News: Democrats Are Finally Getting Serious About Beating Steve King
Sep
082019
KICDAM: J.D. Scholten Takes Stand At CCF Soapbox
Democratic Candidate for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District J.D. Scholten took the stage at the Clay County Fair soapbox Sunday afternoon. KICD news spoke with Scholten afterwards, and he says his campaign is very people-focused. Scholten also discussed the issues of gun violence, social security, and many others during his time on the Soapbox.
Sep
082019
Explore Okoboji: 4th District Congressional Candidate J.D. Scholten Visits Clay County Fair
A Democrat running for Iowa’s 4th District Congressional seat made an appearance Sunday at the Clay County Fair. J.D. Scholten told KUOO news he feels his campaign has renewed momentum this time around in his race against incumbent Steve King… PlayStop “I mean it’s night and day compared to two years ago, I’ll say that. And it’s … Continue reading Explore Okoboji: 4th District Congressional Candidate J.D. Scholten Visits Clay County Fair
Sep
072019
KAAL TV: Technology Forum Address Rural Iowa Issues
J.D. Scholten held a rural technology forum with Silicon Valley Representative Ro Khanna, Saturday in Mason City. “The idea that a farmer is just on his tractor is so outdated. Farmers actually are the most sophisticated about technology,” Khanna said. “In this district, we need that 60, 70, 80,000 dollar jobs. Those are the jobs … Continue reading KAAL TV: Technology Forum Address Rural Iowa Issues
Sep
032019
NWestIowa: Democrats make case in Orange City
Three Democratic candidates seeking to represent Iowa in Washington, D.C., made the case for progressive politics on Aug. 26 in Orange City. U.S. House of Representatives candidate J.D. Scholten and U.S. Senate candidates Kimberly Graham and Michael Franken spoke to a crowd of about 150 people at a candidate forum in the DeWitt Theatre Arts … Continue reading NWestIowa: Democrats make case in Orange City
Sep
022019
The Messenger: Scholten works to ‘move the needle’ in race against King Democrat addresses crowd at FD Labor Day picnic
.D. Scholten, Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, stopped by the Western Iowa Labor Federation’s Labor Day picnic at Oleson Park on Sunday afternoon. The candidate announced his second campaign to challenge U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, last month. “Tomorrow it’ll have been a month and it still feels brand new,” Scholten said. “But there’s still … Continue reading The Messenger: Scholten works to ‘move the needle’ in race against King Democrat addresses crowd at FD Labor Day picnic
Sep
022019
Sioux City Journal: At Labor Day picnic, J.D. Scholten says campaign ‘night and day’ to early in 2018 run
J.D. Scholten spent the early portion of his time at Monday’s Sioux City Labor Day Picnic in the serving line, asking people if they wanted Cheetos, Lays or Ruffles potato chips with their lunch. But when it was his turn to address the crowd, he served up red-meat issues for the pro-Democratic crowd. If voters were to elect … Continue reading Sioux City Journal: At Labor Day picnic, J.D. Scholten says campaign ‘night and day’ to early in 2018 run