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Oct 16, 2026
Ben KiefferHOST
Uh, so this hour, recent conversations with four of them.
Ben KiefferHOST
Later in the hour, two candidates from Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, the Libertarian Rick Stewart and Independent Dave Boucher.
Ben KiefferHOST
In the final segment, we'll hear from Independent Michael Bridgford.
Ben KiefferHOST
He's running in the 1st Congressional District.
13 MINS LATER
Ben KiefferHOST
It's River to River from IPR News.
Ben KiefferHOST
I'm Ben Kieffer.
Ben KiefferHOST
Rick Stewart is the Libertarian candidate in Iowa's Second Congressional District, the open seat covering northeast Iowa, including Dubuque, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Cedar Rapids.
Ben KiefferHOST
He lives in Cedar Rapids.
Lindsay JamesSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
None of that.
Gavin McGoughCORRESPONDENT
Independent Dave Bashaw of Hawkeye and Libertarian Rick Stewart of Cedar Rapids are also running in the race.
Gavin McGoughCORRESPONDENT
District Two will have its say as early voting begins today ahead of the November third election.
Gavin McGoughCORRESPONDENT
I'm Gavin McGough, IPR News.
Kent MockHOST
The seat is open as incumbent representative Ashley Henson runs for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat.
Kent MockHOST
Independent Dave Boucher and libertarian Rick Stewart will also appear on the ballot.
Kent MockHOST
Unlike in most House races, Covey wrote Democrats have outspent Republicans in this open seat, and James is buoyed by a roughly political, a rough rather, rough political environment for Iowa Republicans.
Kent MockHOST
James faces attacks over her legislative votes to support gender-affirming care for minors, while Democrats are targeting Mitchell's work as a real estate developer.
Ben KiefferHOST
That takes in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Dubuque.
Ben KiefferHOST
She faces Republican Joe Mitchell, former state lawmaker and Trump administration appointee, along with independent Dave Bushaw and Libertarian Rick Stewart.
Ben KiefferHOST
James is a Presbyterian minister and chaplain who has represented Dubuque in the Iowa House since 2019.
Ben KiefferHOST
She co-founded the Loras College Peace Institute and has taught at the University of Dubuque.
Ben KiefferHOST
Mitchell is facing Democratic candidate Lindsay James in the general election.
Ben KiefferHOST
Third party candidates include Rick Stewart, a Libertarian, and Dave Bouchaw, an Independent.
Ben KiefferHOST
At the age of 21, Joe Mitchell became one of the youngest people ever elected to the Iowa Legislature, serving two terms in the Iowa House.
Ben KiefferHOST
I spoke with Joe Mitchell Wednesday afternoon, October 7th.
Gavin McGoughCORRESPONDENT
Iowa News Now aired the debate online.
Gavin McGoughCORRESPONDENT
Libertarian Rick Stewart and independent Dave Bashaw did not qualify, but will appear on the November 3rd ballot.
Gavin McGoughCORRESPONDENT
I'm Gavin McGoff, IPR News.
Meghan McKinneyHOST
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he hopes US House passes a college sports bill that cleared the Senate on a bipartisan vote this week.
Sharon FaldutoNARRATOR
Next, Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, explaining the election forecaster's decision to move the district to congressional race between Republican Joe Mitchell and Democrat Lindsey James from leans Republican to toss-up.
Sharon FaldutoNARRATOR
Libertarian Rick Stewart and Independent Dave Bouchard are also on the ballot.
Sharon FaldutoNARRATOR
Kondik said, Iowa seems like enough of a potential problem for Republicans that Iowa's second congressional district merits being a toss-up, too.
Sharon FaldutoNARRATOR
Next, Dolly Parton fan Jim Miller, who is participating in the 9-5 day of service for Parton on September 25th.