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June 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM

We’re in this for a reason, John

Scholten for Iowa Somewhere along the way, our government lost this.     John – I'm running for U.S. Senate because I believe in something simple but powerful: that every Iowan deserves to be heard, valued, and represented. I grew up in a working-class family in Sioux Ci…

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June 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM

They’re calling her “Joni Hearse”

Scholten for Iowa Her horrible and disrespectful mock apology sealed the deal.     John – In less than a week, Joni Ernst has earned herself a new nickname: Joni Hearse. It wasn't just that she trivialized Iowans' fears of losing health care by telling them at a town hal…

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June 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM

UPDATE: New polling shows Ernst under water

Scholten for Iowa I'm the Democrat who can beat her.     John, here's a further sign of how vulnerable Joni Ernst is: A new poll this afternoon shows her approval ratings are upside down, and that Iowans are open to voting for a Democratic candidate against her. I've outrun the top…

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June 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM

We're on base early

Scholten for Iowa A top political forecaster shifted Iowa’s Senate contest from “Safe Republican” to “Likely Republican.”     John – Yesterday, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball – a top political forecaster – upgraded Iowa's Senate race from "Safe Republican" to "Likely Repub…

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June 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Heart, grit, and Iowa values

Scholten for Iowa     John – I wasn't planning on running for Senate right now, but after Joni Ernst mocked Iowans for being concerned about Medicaid cuts, I knew I needed to get off the sidelines as fast as I could. So yesterday, I literally launched this campaign from…

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June 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM

I’m running for U.S. Senate, John

Scholten for Iowa Joni Ernst doesn’t represent the values of any Iowans *I* know.     John – Right now, Joni Ernst is in the Senate, pushing hard to gut Medicaid and take health care away from millions of people basically overnight. On Friday, a room full of Iowans told…

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May 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM

So billionaires and huge corporations can have a bigger tax break

Scholten for Iowa Don't Cut Medicaid to Give More Tax Breaks to the Super Wealthy and Huge Corporations     John, The big news out of DC this week is the House's passage of the so-called Big, Beautiful Budget. A hallmark of the budget Republicans passed by just one vote,…

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April 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Things aren’t great. But Iowans are stepping up. [pics]

Scholten for Iowa     John, Things aren't great... That's why I felt that people needed to come together, and why I invited folks to rallies in three cities last month. My hope was to get some like-minded people together to help channel our frustration and energy. And yo…

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March 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM

Last week was rough

Scholten for Iowa     John, Last week was rough. Iowa Republicans at the Capitol passed two bills that use low-income Iowans as political pawns. Here's what I posted on Facebook: There's been a theme at the Capitol the past few years: bipartisan opposition while Republi…

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March 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM

We The People still means something

Scholten for Iowa     John, Frustrated with what's happening in DC or at the Iowa Capitol? Come join like-minded folks and stand up to what's happening. There will be three rallies this weekend! Please spread the word! Sioux City March 14 (Friday) at 6 pm at the Marquee…

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November 6, 2024 at 8:21 PM

And don’t forget:

Scholten for Iowa     John, Last night, our grassroots movement Stood Tall for All. We won reelection! Thank you, John, for standing with me and fighting for our community. We could not have won this election without you and your unwavering support. As ballots continue t…

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November 5, 2024 at 5:28 PM

Stand Tall for All

Scholten for Iowa     Happy Election Day, John! Today, folks across the country are facing a choice: extremism or Standing Tall for All. You already know what I would choose, but today's election will come down to what individual voters decide. Even here in our small corner of Nor…

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November 4, 2024 at 5:04 PM

All that work, distilled into this final pitch:

Scholten for Iowa     John, As a pitcher, the final pitch of a game is always the hardest. Your arm is tired from hours of pitches, you're baking in the sunlight for what feels like forever, and you're aware that every miscalculation could lead to a home run. So, whether…

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November 3, 2024 at 4:06 PM

You have an extra hour to save democracy!

Scholten for Iowa     What are we going to do with the extra hour, John? If you don't know what I'm talking about, check your clocks! Because today is Daylight Savings. Last night, our clocks fell back by an hour, giving us an extra hour in our day and just enough time t…

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November 1, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Can I count on you this weekend, John?

Scholten for Iowa     This is our last weekend to make a difference in this election, John. We are only four days away from election day and I need your help reaching every voter possible. The Woodbury Democrats are hosting Get Out the Vote events this weekend, and this …

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October 31, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Scary, right?

Scholten for Iowa     What scares you the most on Halloween, John? Ghosts? Vampires? Rowdy teens who could TP your house? For me, it's far-right control of Iowa's government. In just the last two years, Kim Reynolds and her extremist allies in the State Legislature have…

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October 29, 2024 at 2:39 PM

It’s time to see it through.

Scholten for Iowa I’ll keep saying it until I’m blue in the face: Iowa deserves better than this.     We're almost there, John. As this election comes to its peak, candidates and campaigns in Iowa and across the country are making their closing arguments to voters. You ca…

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October 27, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Dribble-drabble of ignorance

Scholten for Iowa     We are just days away from the election, but this isn't the time to take our foot off the gas pedal, John. The last week of an election is when undecided voters make their decision and cast their ballots. These voters are vital because their last-mi…

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October 24, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Here’s what I love about canvassing:

Scholten for Iowa     John, We are less than two weeks from election day, and we are running out of time to get involved. We need to contact voters across our community and share our vision for Iowa. Can you join the Woodbury Democrats this weekend to help them canvass a…

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October 21, 2024 at 5:18 PM

A responsibility to Stand Tall for All

Scholten for Iowa     Are you registered to vote, John? Because, if you aren't registered to vote, it's not too late! But, today, October 21, is the last day to register online to vote in Iowa this year. You can find more information on how to register by clicking here: …

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October 20, 2024 at 4:56 PM

🎁 A gift for my good friend Kamala 🎁

Scholten for Iowa     Today is a big day, John! It's my good friend Kamala Harris's birthday, and I've been doing a lot of thinking about what gift would be best for her this year. It's hard enough coming up with gift ideas for friends and family, but it's even harder wh…

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October 17, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Join us on Facebook Live tonight, John!

Scholten for Iowa     John, Tonight I am getting together with House Minority Leader, Jennifer Konfrst, and you're invited! We are going to discuss the issues that matter most to Iowans — abortion, education, clean water and air, good-paying jobs, and so much more. This…

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October 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Early voting starts today!

Scholten for Iowa     John, Early voting starts TODAY! If you don't know where your early voting location is, you can look it up by clicking the button below: Early voting Location We are less than three weeks from election day, Iowans are heading to their early voting …

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October 14, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Will you stand with me, John?

Scholten for Iowa     Our ads go live on the radio tomorrow, John! This is a crucial step toward winning this election and stopping another far-right extremist from joining the Iowa state legislature. But we need to reach our fundraising goal by midnight so that we can keep our ads…

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October 12, 2024 at 4:45 PM

It takes a village

Scholten for Iowa     We're almost there, John! In less than four weeks, Americans all across the country will go to the polls and elect leaders who they believe will bring about positive change for their communities. Including Iowa. We have an incredible opportunity in …

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October 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM

We deserve more than a far-right yes-man

Scholten for Iowa     John, We are coming up on our last fundraising deadline before election day — October 14th. And this one is gonna matter a lot, because on October 15th our radio ads will hit the airwaves and we need to keep those ads on air until election day. Ever…

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October 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM

“I wish I had enough knowledge to answer that.”

Scholten for Iowa     John, Last night, I had the opportunity to participate in a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Sioux City. The forum covered diverse issues such as abortion rights, water quality, and bipartisanship, and I am so grateful for the…

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October 6, 2024 at 9:14 PM

One important question:

Scholten for Iowa     Time flies, John! It's hard to believe that we're this close to election day. In just under a month, our fellow citizens here in Iowa and across the country will head to the polls and make their voices heard. Trust me when I say I know just how long…

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October 1, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Not even my evil twin would say that!

Scholten for Iowa     I swear, J.D. Vance is not my evil twin, John. You've probably heard some of the unhinged comments that the other J.D. has made; so far, he's made up pernicious claims about Haitian immigrants, disparaged "childless cat ladies," opined on the "purpo…

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September 27, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are energizing Iowans

Scholten for Iowa     Do you know the answer, John? Today, Iowa Democrats have the fewest number of Senators and House members in nearly fifty years. A historic moment, and not in a good way. We are holding on to 52 out of the 150 seats in the state legislature — the fe…

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September 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM

He didn’t even give the courtesy of punctuation.

Scholten for Iowa     What are the differences between me and my opponent, John? Well, I'm a Democrat and he's a Republican. I'm fighting for hard working Iowans and he wants to implement "strong conservative values." But, what I think voters are the most interested in i…

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September 21, 2024 at 4:19 PM

A tall order

Scholten for Iowa     There are a lot of political distractions right now, John. Presidential politics; The horse race for control of Congress; A potential government shutdown; And so much more. All that to say, it's never been more important to focus on the elections th…

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September 20, 2024 at 12:07 AM

The season may be over, but I’m still Standing Tall

Scholten for Iowa     John, This morning, I had the honor of hand-delivering the jersey I wore during my first game back with the Sioux City Explorers to Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. You might recall that they originally asked for the h…

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September 17, 2024 at 2:36 PM

2 minutes

Scholten for Iowa     Do you have 2 minutes, John? That's all it takes to make sure you're prepared to make your voice heard in this historic election. Today is National Voter Registration Day. If you haven't already registered to vote, there's no time like the present. …

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September 14, 2024 at 4:04 PM

We have a reason for hope

Scholten for Iowa     I have hope, John. After Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, we all knew it was only a matter of time before Governor Reynolds and her extremist allies took away our fundamental freedoms and banned abortion in Iowa. It was devastating for so many Io…

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September 11, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Let me save you the trouble:

Scholten for Iowa     No question, John. He's unqualified to be President of the United States. If you didn't watch last night's debate, let me save you the trouble. Donald Trump was on his "best" behavior i.e. he spewed lies, acted worse than a playground bully, and gav…

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September 7, 2024 at 2:26 PM

We need more Democrats in Northwestern Iowa.

Scholten for Iowa     Are you going to join our movement, John? Each day I'm working with volunteers and leaders across our community to build a better future for Iowa's hard-working families. But, as the only Democrat in Northwestern Iowa who can stand up for our commun…

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September 6, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Here’s how we stop far-right extremists

Scholten for Iowa     John, Here's how we stop far-right extremists in Iowa: By working with community members and teaming up with the Woodbury Dems, we can build a movement strong enough to Stand Tall for All Iowans. We need to be knocking on doors, placing yard signs,…

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September 2, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Standing Tall for workers.

Scholten for Iowa     Happy Labor Day, John! I know many of us will spend today outside with friends and family, enjoying the last days of summer. As we celebrate, let's take a moment to think about the reason we have this day: the labor movement. From workplace safety …

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August 31, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Iowans deserve a voice

Scholten for Iowa     John, Between now and Election Day, you'll probably receive a million emails and text messages from candidates across the country — some of whom you've never heard of before. They will ask for a donation and tell you about some made up deadline. No …

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August 29, 2024 at 5:41 PM

In between starts and bullpen sessions

Scholten for Iowa     I'm going to Cooperstown, John! Or at least, my hat is. I was beyond honored when Explorers manager Steve Montgomery gave me a call to make an emergency start a month ago. But I was completely awe-struck when my childhood dreams came true and the Ba…

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August 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Families know their needs

Scholten for Iowa     No one knows a family's needs better than that family, John. But Governor Reynolds seems to think she knows what families need better than anyone else. Earlier this month, Reynolds announced that Iowa would opt out of the 2025 Summer EBT program — t…

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August 23, 2024 at 5:34 PM

More leaders Standing Tall

Scholten for Iowa     John, Our communities are full of bright leaders, ready to put in the necessary work to make a difference in our state. I talk a lot about the need to build a Democratic movement to bring change to Iowa. That includes my friend Rosanne Plante. Rosan…

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August 21, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Iowa is no exception.

Scholten for Iowa     John, In the wake of the Supreme Court's disastrous decision in Dobbs, many states with restrictive abortion laws on the books have seen already existing problems go from bad to worse. Iowa is no exception. Since our state's dangerous six-week abort…

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August 19, 2024 at 9:35 PM

A future built on change.

Scholten for Iowa     John, The Democratic Convention kicks off in Chicago today. I'm excited to hear from a range of speakers from all walks of life in our party, and to see Vice President Harris and Governor Walz lay out their vision for the country. We are at a cruci…

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August 14, 2024 at 10:07 PM

How many?

Scholten for Iowa     How many Iowans does it take to make change, John? No, that's not the start of a terrible joke. It's something that's been on my mind for a while. I talk a lot about the need for a broad coalition to stand up for the needs of our communities and lea…

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August 8, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Is this heaven?

Scholten for Iowa     When opportunity came knocking, I answered, John. I've played a lot of baseball around the world and here at home. At 44, I thought my best playing days were behind me. But when the Explorers manager, Steve Montgomery, gave me a call and asked if I …

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August 6, 2024 at 8:14 PM

The down-ballot Democrats

Scholten for Iowa     John, I never imagined my life would take me into politics, but the extremism of Donald Trump and his allies — particularly, his allies in Iowa — drove me to jump into the fight. Iowa needs leaders on the state and national level that are fighting …

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August 1, 2024 at 3:48 PM

When Kamala Harris heard about the Reynolds abortion ban…

Scholten for Iowa     The fight isn't over, John. Governor Reynolds and her extremist allies got their six-week abortion ban — effectively a near-total ban — but they aren't stopping there. Anti-choice extremists have a larger vision for Iowa: A total ban with no excepti…

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July 28, 2024 at 4:45 PM

I have two things to say:

Scholten for Iowa     John, Starting tomorrow, July 29th, 2024, abortion care will not be accessible in Iowa after the first six weeks of pregnancy. I have two things to say: First, if you are in need of abortion care and you live in Iowa: there are still options for you…

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