Sep
212018
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
162018
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
162018
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
152018
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
142018
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
112018
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
112018
Iowa State Daily: College Dems host local candidates, talk election strategy
With the midterm elections less than two months away, fourth congressional candidate J.D. Scholten, Democrat, discussed key campaign issues with students on Tuesday night. Scholten, along with other local Democrats candidates, met with members of the Iowa State College Democrats in an effort to encourage political advocacy and get more Democrats elected. Overall, more than … Continue reading Iowa State Daily: College Dems host local candidates, talk election strategy
Sep
102018
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune: “Scholten calls King a ‘no show’ on House agriculture committee
J.D. Scholten, Democratic Candidate for U.S. House in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District against Steve King, is blasting his opponent “for failing to fight for Iowa’s farmers.” Scholten claimed King missed 39% of House Agriculture Committee hearings over the past decade. “Nowhere are the consequences of Steve King’s failures more apparent than in the negotiations for … Continue reading Storm Lake Pilot Tribune: “Scholten calls King a ‘no show’ on House agriculture committee
Aug
272018
CBC Online: Scholten Campaign Is Reporting A Swing In The 4th District
According to the Scholten campaign, an April edition of the Cook Political Report moved the 4th District Congressional race between Republican incumbent, Steve King, and Democratic candidate, J.D. Sholten, into the Democrats favor. They say that King’s seat was “at risk” due to the Scholten campaign’s strong fundraising. A July prediction from Larry Sabato’s Crystal … Continue reading CBC Online: Scholten Campaign Is Reporting A Swing In The 4th District
Aug
202018
Radio Iowa: Congressional candidate Scholten says government policies are ‘pushing down on our farmers’
J.D. Scholten, the Democrat challenging Republican Congressman Steve King’s bid for a ninth term, says consolidation in agriculture and President Trump’s trade war are making it harder for farmers to make a profit. The EPA’s anti-ethanol moves to benefit the oil industry isn’t helping either, according to Scholten. “Our American government is pushing down on … Continue reading Radio Iowa: Congressional candidate Scholten says government policies are ‘pushing down on our farmers’