J.D. Scholten · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 6:43 PM

“Which is the Capitol Building”

Scholten for Iowa     John, On Monday, the state auditor, Rob Sand, released a new report and the findings are damning. In January, 2023, Governor Reynolds forced a new charter school bill through the legislature with the goal of taking public money out of public schools…

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July 19, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Cutting through the noise

Scholten for Iowa     There's a lot going on this week, John. With the RNC happening in Milwaukee and questions lingering about President Biden's appearance on the ballot this November, there's a lot of noise about national politics at the moment. But, away from the spec…

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July 12, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Five things I tell people before they knock doors:

Scholten for Iowa     John, When I'm not throwing strikes for the Sioux City Explorers, I'm usually training volunteers on how to knock doors for the first time, and I always tell them these five guidelines to help them be successful: Always take a friend with you. If y…

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July 10, 2024 at 6:45 PM

We've hit a bit of a snag:

Scholten for Iowa     John, We are just five days from our next fundraising deadline, so right now I should be calling friends and family, hosting house parties to raise money and speak to voters, and writing countless fundraising emails and text messages. But we've hit …

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July 4, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Here’s what’s at stake:

Scholten for Iowa     John, We can't forget why we Stand Tall for All. Extremism is rampant, infecting our state politics with the far-right priorities of national Republicans, and dragging our communities down. When SCOTUS gave Donald Trump unprecedented legal protection this week…

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July 1, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Just plain wrong

Scholten for Iowa     John, Today, the Supreme Court threatened the foundation of our democracy when they ruled that the President is immune from criminal prosecution for any "official actions". Not only does this violate the Constitution, overturn centuries of legal pre…

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June 30, 2024 at 3:43 PM

This isn't anything new for us.

Scholten for Iowa     John, We've said it before and we'll say it again: thank you. Because of your incredible support, John, our team has been able to: Connect with voters all across the district Meet with community leaders to discuss the most pressing needs in our com…

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June 28, 2024 at 6:04 PM

We can count on each other.

Scholten for Iowa     John, I wrote to you yesterday about the Supreme Court's dangerous and harmful ruling in Moyle, which dealt a blow to bodily autonomy and reproductive rights across the country. Today, the Iowa Supreme Court took it a step further and issued a rulin…

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June 27, 2024 at 6:12 PM

Far from the last word.

Scholten for Iowa     These waning days of June are typically saved for barbecuing, commenting on how high the corn has gotten, and catching fireflies (hey, a guy's gotta feel young somehow); but in recent years, those of us who are concerned with the state of our countr…

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June 26, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Her win speaks to two facts:

Scholten for Iowa     We need to come together, John. For the last two years, I have been the only Democrat to represent northwestern Iowa, and it looks like it may stay that way. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee — a group that helps elect state legislators …

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June 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM

A stream of profanity after each paragraph.

Scholten for Iowa     Do you remember the day, two years ago, when the Supreme Court threw out reproductive rights, John? When I saw the push notification on my phone, my eyes grew wide and my heart sank. I immediately read the Dobbs opinion and each paragraph was follow…

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June 18, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Indefensible.

Scholten for Iowa     John, If you need a clear example of how right-wing extremists are pushing a national agenda in Iowa, look no further than Governor Reynolds's illegal reentry law. This bill was always destined to be unconstitutional and could never amount to more t…

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  Jim Scholten · [email protected]

June 16, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Our family was not surprised!

Scholten for Iowa     Hi John, I've had the privilege to watch and guide JD as he grew and matured into the man he is today, and to say that I am proud of him would be a huge understatement. Ever since JD could pick up his first mitt, we have shared a love of baseball. B…

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June 14, 2024 at 7:27 PM

Bought and paid for

Scholten for Iowa     Hi, John. Me again. I'd figured my email this morning about Flag Day would be the only thing I'd reach out about today. Then the Supreme Court weighed in, and now our country's a more dangerous place. In the aftermath of the horrific 2017 Las Vegas …

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June 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM

A patriotism of progress

Scholten for Iowa     John, I have played baseball around the globe — Canada, Belgium, Germany, and France just to name a few places. But, as a good Iowa-born baseball player, I always felt something was missing when I played abroad: standing and recognizing the American…

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June 13, 2024 at 1:45 PM

They're selling out our state

Scholten for Iowa     John — For some kids, school lunches are all they will eat in a day. So, the end of the school year and the absence of school meals means that kids don't get the nutrition they need and that cash-strapped families are forced to make pennies stretch…

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June 7, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Who isn’t in a better mood during the summer?

Scholten for Iowa     John — Growing up in Sioux City, this was always my favorite time of year: The feeling of a warm breeze on a front porch; the thick smell of a bright rain; and the sound of kids playing into the wee hours of the evening; School is out, and summer h…

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June 3, 2024 at 7:19 PM

It is FREE to attend!

Scholten for Iowa     John, You know that I'm committed to standing up for rural communities and ensuring they have a strong voice in policy decisions. But did you know I am a part of a national movement to bring rural voices to Washington to make sure rural priorities a…

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May 31, 2024 at 6:07 PM

We’re worried, and with good reason

Scholten for Iowa     We are 157 days away from election day, and our race is starting to heat up, John. We are printing signs, knocking on doors, hosting house parties, and hearing directly from our community, and do you know what I hear the most? Worry. Folks are wor…

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May 27, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Memorial Day

Scholten for Iowa     John, Today, we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. From the brave souls who fought in the American Revolution to the courageous service members who defend our freedoms today, we owe a debt of gratitude …

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May 25, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Those words remain true

Scholten for Iowa     John, I remember the first time I saw the video of George Floyd's murder. We were still locked down in our homes, weathering the storm of COVID, and I began to see this video circulating around the internet and on the news. The images were horrifyin…

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May 21, 2024 at 6:49 PM

I am incredibly grateful

Scholten for Iowa     Thank you, John! Yesterday, I finished filing all of our disclosures from our May 14th deadline, and here's my takeaway: Our movement is powering change in Iowa. On May 2nd, we set the goal of 37 grassroots donations before our deadline, but by the…

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May 17, 2024 at 4:29 PM

What will kids learn about Brown v. Board of Education today?

Scholten for Iowa     Do you remember learning about Brown v. Board of Education in school, John? I remember being taught about segregation, the civil rights movement, good people standing up and fighting for equality, and how it was the first major victory for the civil…

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May 14, 2024 at 3:58 PM

Can they beat us in November?

Scholten for Iowa     Hi John, Team Scholten here, we just wanted to remind you that our fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight. We are SO close to our goal of 37 donors before the disclosure deadline and we only need 7 more grassroots donations to reach our goal. Reaching our…

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May 13, 2024 at 5:59 PM

We need a progressive fighter who will stand up for all of us

Scholten for Iowa     Our deadline is tomorrow, John! Here's what we are doing to reach our goal: I am calling every person I know and some folks I don't know yet, sending out emails like this one, and asking friends to help get their friends involved. We are in the thro…

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  Deb Scholten (A.K.A. Momma Scholten) · [email protected]

May 12, 2024 at 4:03 PM

She wanted to send and email 🫣

Scholten for Iowa     Hi John! It's me, Deb, and I told Fritz that all I wanted for Mother's day was access to his email, so here I am! On March 4, 1980, JD came into this world in a big way: 10 lbs, 2 oz, and 22 1/2 inches in length. As his mom, it is my duty to remind …

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May 11, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Cookies with my face on them? 🤔

Scholten for Iowa     John, We are about to start door-knocking, but we're missing one thing: Campaign Lit! Our fundraising deadline is in 3 days and our goal is 37 grassroots donors before the deadline. I just checked this morning and we've seen 21 donations come in s…

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May 7, 2024 at 7:21 PM

They're tired of Democrats who fight for Iowans

Scholten for Iowa     What do you want to see happen in Iowa, John? That is a pretty big question! But I bet you and I have pretty similar answers: Free school lunches for Iowa's school children; Safe and legal access to abortion care; A cleaner environment; Safe schools…

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May 2, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Create and power a lasting movement

Scholten for Iowa     What are you fighting for, John? We each have something that drove us to get involved in our community and politics. For me, it was growing extremism. I saw what happened with the 2016 election and I felt that was not us. It was maddening to watch b…

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April 26, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Working with dignity and safety

Scholten for Iowa     All workers deserve to return home safely from work, John. That seems like a simple statement, but it is not always a fact. Each year, thousands of Americans die from fatal injuries at work. In fact, OSHA reported that in 2022, 5,486 people died fro…

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April 24, 2024 at 8:26 PM

That's a wrap from Desk 57

Scholten for Iowa     John, At 4:23 am on Saturday morning, the legislative session finally ended. This was a long and hard legislative session. And if you're like me and believe elected officials should listen to the voters they represent, then this was not your session…

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April 22, 2024 at 11:35 PM

It’s a *dirty* topic

Scholten for Iowa     Let's talk about dirt, John. Iowa has a lot of dirt, and it brought settlers to Iowa in the early 1800s who were looking for rich, dark soil that was perfect for growing all sorts of crops. It's the same soil that farmers use today. But something ha…

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April 15, 2024 at 4:32 PM

An American hero

Scholten for Iowa     John, 77 years ago today, Jackie Robinson made his MLB debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, shattering the color barrier in professional baseball. It's hard to overstate exactly how important this day was for our nation and the role it played in setting …

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April 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Making things a little easier

Scholten for Iowa     Have you filed your taxes yet, John? This is the day that sneaks up on all of us. We start receiving our W2s in January and squirrel them away. Then, at what feels like the last minute, we file our taxes and ask the universe for a return instead of …

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April 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Solving problems, not making them.

Scholten for Iowa     Okay, here's something that really irks me, John: Last minute amendments. Just last week, 25 minutes after we started floor-time and had already started voting on bills to try and improve the lives of Iowans, House Republicans submitted an amendmen…

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April 3, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Here’s why Republicans win in rural counties and states

Scholten for Iowa     John, This week The Hill published an op-ed I wrote on why Democrats struggle in rural areas. I wrote this because the talking-heads from DC and people who are "informed" for a living are always coming up with reasons for why rural areas lean toward…

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March 30, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Enough is enough

Scholten for Iowa     John, We are only 7 donations away from our goal, and we need your help to get there! We all voted for J.D. because we know that we can count on him to fight for us — to stand tall for what's right and help our community thrive. But Governor Reynolds and her e…

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March 28, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Let’s talk about Reproductive Rights

Scholten for Iowa     John, What's at stake this year? A heck-of-a-lot! In Iowa we are still fighting for reproductive rights, public education, common sense gun reform, and an economy that benefits hard-working Iowans and their families. We need your help to keep up the…

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March 27, 2024 at 4:35 PM

In his own words:

Scholten for Iowa     John — I have an opponent. Who, in his own words, fights for "Strong, conservative values." In Iowa, that's code for defunding public education, giving tax breaks to the super wealthy and corporations while making working-class people pay for them …

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March 24, 2024 at 4:59 PM

March for Our Lives

Scholten for Iowa     John, In the wake of tragic violence, students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Florida, started the March for Our Lives movement to end gun violence and on March 24, 2018, led the largest single day of protest against gun vio…

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March 14, 2024 at 8:14 PM

It’s official!

Scholten for Iowa     It's official John — I'm running for reelection! Over the weekend, we finished collecting signatures from members of our community and, today, I submitted the ballot petition to the Secretary of State's office. In the picture below, you can see me …

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March 4, 2024 at 5:24 PM

You probably know him as J.D., but he’ll always be Fritz to me!

Scholten for Iowa     Hi John – I am just so excited to share the news, it's Fritz's Birthday! You probably know him as J.D., but he'll always be Fritz to me! I told him, "I know you're really busy working hard for all of us Iowans, but I really need a picture of you for…

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February 29, 2024 at 5:15 PM

So, let me be clear:

Scholten for Iowa     John, We all know the horrible consequences of having firearms in schools. Our state experienced those consequences less than two months ago. So, let me clear: Guns don't belong in schools. But that's not what my Republican colleagues think. Their …

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February 28, 2024 at 12:42 AM

The uphill climb

Scholten for Iowa We are more powerful together     John — What does it mean to be the only elected Democrat in northwest Iowa? It means a lot of things: I see issues differently, I have some different priorities, and I can't carpool to Des Moines with my Democratic col…

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February 24, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Amplify that power

Scholten for Iowa     John — The end of February is here, and we need to start turbo-charging our grassroots campaign! In 2022, Governor Kim Reynolds won our district by 10 points — an enormous margin. We have our work cut out for us if we want to keep and expand Democr…

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February 22, 2024 at 11:06 PM

America’s game

Scholten for Iowa     John, Baseball is America's game. There's nothing that comes close to the feeling of coming home after a long day of work, cracking open a cold one, tuning in, and rooting for your team. As a former pitcher, I'm always trying to spread my love of th…

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February 20, 2024 at 7:29 PM

SIGN THE PETITION: Protect special education in Iowa

Scholten for Iowa     John — We need to protect special education in Iowa. Governor Reynolds, her out-of-state corporate consultant and her extremist allies have made it their priority to steal local control from Iowa's Area Education Associations — the locally elected …

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February 14, 2024 at 7:54 PM

I need help picking my valentines day card!

Scholten for Iowa     John, I need your help, which card do you think Iowa will like better?     You and I both know Iowa is a special place. I love this state and the people who live here — that's why I fight so hard for Iowans. If you love Iowa, then give Iowa the gi…

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February 12, 2024 at 8:55 PM

A people powered movement

Scholten for Iowa     Am I worried about voter fatigue in 2024, John? Some voters and volunteers are exhausted. Since MAGA politics burst onto the scene, we have been fighting for our rights, liberties, and future. That's what brought me back to Iowa, to be a voice agai…

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February 2, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Standing shoulder to shoulder with us:

Scholten for Iowa     John — With your help, we have started off strong this year! At the Iowa Capitol, House Democrats are fighting for Iowans. That couldn't be more clear than the fight to protect our Area Education Agencies (AEA's), where the Governor and her Republi…

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