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JD Vance returns to Iowa as Senate and governor races heat up

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Kim, S. M., & Boak, J. (2026, September 18). JD Vance returns to Iowa as Senate and governor races heat up. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/jd-vance-returns-to-iowa-as-senate-and-governor-races-heat-up/article_1cabd37d-40a4-5a2b-a277-43617781eef2.html

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JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, is visiting Iowa to campaign for Republican candidates in congressional midterms, holding a rally in Council Bluffs on Friday. This trip comes as Iowa faces closely contested races for both the U.S. Senate seat and the governorship. Vance's visit underscores his growing political presence ahead of potential future candidacies.

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Vice President JD Vance visited Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Friday to campaign for Republican candidates in competitive Senate and gubernatorial races. The visit was organized by the Republican National Committee as part of efforts to support incumbents Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn who recently voted to restrict former President Trump's war powers regarding the conflict with Iran. However, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), a Senate candidate running to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst, did not attend the event due to scheduling conflicts despite Vance promoting her during his rally. Meanwhile, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand faced criticism from Vance who referred to him as a former "underwear model" and mocked his supporters as "out and out lunatics."

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance is headed to Iowa for the second time this year to campaign for Republican majorities in Congress as he lays the groundwork for his own political ambitions. asserted

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Vance will be the headliner Friday at a midterm rally in Council Bluffs, on the western edge of the once-Republican stronghold state, which has found itself with competitive races for the Senate and the governor’s mansion this year. asserted

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