Media | J.D. Scholten For Congress

Oct

13
2018

THE INTERCEPT: SEED, PESTICIDE AND BANKING MONOPOLIES — NOT IMMIGRANTS — ARE DESTROYING FARM COUNTRY. AN IOWA INSURGENT HOPES THAT MESSAGE CAN DETHRONE STEVE KING

SPENCER, Iowa — “The step’s broken, so watch yourself on the way up,” says J.D. Scholten, as he hops into the Winnebago that’s been his mode of transportation and overnight hotel for the past few months. I’m not as rangy as Scholten, a 6-foot-6 former Minor League pitcher, but I manage to tumble into the … Continue reading THE INTERCEPT: SEED, PESTICIDE AND BANKING MONOPOLIES — NOT IMMIGRANTS — ARE DESTROYING FARM COUNTRY. AN IOWA INSURGENT HOPES THAT MESSAGE CAN DETHRONE STEVE KING →

Oct

01
2018

Think Progress: In Iowa, J.D. Scholten aims to remind voters what progressive values really mean

SIOUX CITY, IOWA — There are three facts that Iowa Democrat J.D. Scholten likes to rattle off to supporters on his campaign to unseat Republican Steve King in the state’s 4th District. First: 60 percent of Americans would be unable to cover a $500 emergency expense. Next: despite the United States being the richest country … Continue reading Think Progress: In Iowa, J.D. Scholten aims to remind voters what progressive values really mean →

Sep

28
2018

Think Progress: Steve King’s Democratic challenger is snapping at his heels

SIOUX CITY, IOWA — Iowa’s 4th District is not exactly what you’d call ideal territory for a first-time Democratic congressional candidate. During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump trounced Hillary Clinton throughout the district. For the past 16 years, it has been represented in Washington by far-right, anti-immigrant Republican Congressman Steve King. The strength of … Continue reading Think Progress: Steve King’s Democratic challenger is snapping at his heels →

Sep

21
2018

CBC Online: 4th District Congressional Candidate, J.D. Scholten, Draws Large Crowd At Carroll Town Hall Meeting

J.D. Scholten, the Democratic candidate challenging Republican incumbent, Steve King, for Iowa’s 4th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, is drawing large crowds during his third, 39-county tour. Scholten, a first-time candidate who launched his campaign 14 months ago, spoke to a full room Wednesday night at DMACC in Carroll. In just over … Continue reading CBC Online: 4th District Congressional Candidate, J.D. Scholten, Draws Large Crowd At Carroll Town Hall Meeting →

Sep

16
2018

King Only Leads by 6% To Unknown J.D. Scholten On The Initial Ballot

A new poll released by the Scholten campaign and conducted by Expedition Strategies shows Democratic candidate J.D. Scholten only six points behind eight-term incumbent Steve King. The poll also shows low name recognition for Scholten suggesting he has significant room to move the race even further in his direction. Expedition Strategies conducted 380 total interviews … Continue reading King Only Leads by 6% To Unknown J.D. Scholten On The Initial Ballot →

Sep

16
2018

OUR OPINION: King-Scholten debate in best interests of Iowa’s 4th District

A spirited public exchange of ideas has been a hallmark of American politics for generations, offering voters an invaluable opportunity to compare candidates for elected office. That’s why we’re disappointed that Iowa 4th District Rep. Steve King has resisted invitations to debate his Democratic opponent J.D. Scholten, prior to the Nov. 6 general election. As … Continue reading OUR OPINION: King-Scholten debate in best interests of Iowa’s 4th District →

Sep

15
2018

SCJ: Scholten within striking distance of King, poll says

DES MOINES — Western Iowa’s seemingly untouchable congressman is vulnerable in the upcoming election, if a new public opinion poll is to be believed. Republican U.S. Rep. Steve King, who has represented the conservative stronghold that is western Iowa’s 4th District since 2003, leads Democratic challenger J.D. Scholten by just 6 points in a poll … Continue reading SCJ: Scholten within striking distance of King, poll says →

Sep

14
2018

KSFY: Iowa U.S. House candidate calls out incumbent for refusing to debate

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – The general election is now less than two months away, and candidate for a seat in the U.S. House representing the 4th District of Iowa JD Scholten is throwing his second pitch for a debate with Congressman Steve King. KCAU reports Scholten originally challenged King to either a face-to-face debate … Continue reading KSFY: Iowa U.S. House candidate calls out incumbent for refusing to debate →

Sep

11
2018

WHO TV: J.D. Scholten Challenges Congressman King to Debate, or Free Throws

AMES, Iowa- J.D. Scholten has challenged 4th District Congressman Steve King to debate, but so far the Republican incumbent has not agreed to debate. Scholten held a news conference in Ames to discuss this outreach to King. So the Democratic Challenger has made a YouTube video giving King an option. Either debate face to face, … Continue reading WHO TV: J.D. Scholten Challenges Congressman King to Debate, or Free Throws →

Sep