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Latest Ashley Hinson fundraising email.
Subject line: Laura's STATUS: DC STATEHOOD SUPPORTER
Laura, we have just obtained the list, and what we saw left us speechless.

YOUR name has been flagged as a DC STATEHOOD SUPPORTER. [...]

"Correct the record" button links to fundraising page. #IASen

LauraRBelin 2d ago

We recorded our 30-minute show about Iowa politics a bit early today, so I didn't post just before air time.
Tonight's show with lots of campaign news (including #IASen and #IA02) is online now: http://www.khoifm.org
You can also listen on podcast platforms and smart speakers: "KHOI's Capitol Week"

LauraRBelin 3d ago

From the latest "Iowa Down Ballot" podcast, a few thoughts inspired by the second #IASen debate and online exchanges about electability.

LauraRBelin 3d ago

New post: former State Rep Sami Scheetz makes his case for Josh Turek in the #IASen Democratic primary.
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/05/17/josh-turek-is-the-fighter-iowa-needs-in-the-u-s-senate/

Josh Turek is the fighter Iowa needs in the U.S. Senate

Sami Scheetz: Throughout his career, Josh Turek has built coalitions with Republicans, Democrats, and independents.

Bleeding Heartland

LauraRBelin 4d ago

New episode of "Iowa Down Ballot" just dropped.

We spent most of this show on the second #IASen primary debate between Zach Wahls and Josh Turek.

Also talked about the GOP primary for governor.
https://iowawriterscollaborative.substack.com/p/iowa-down-ballot-with-dave-price-4ea?utm_source=podcast-email&publication_id=1005518&post_id=197935960&utm_campaign=email-play-on-substack&utm_content=watch_now_button&r=1n5ch0&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 5/16/26

Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland and Kathie Obradovich of Iowa Capital Dispatch are back to help recap the Democratic Senate primary debate and preview the GOP Gubernatorial debate.

Iowa Down Ballot

LauraRBelin May 8

Former Senator Tom Harkin has endorsed Josh Turek for #IASen. It's the first time Harkin has endorsed in a Democratic primary since he retired from the Senate.
Turek has said Harkin (architect of the ADA) is his political hero, and Harkin headlined events for Turek in 2022 and 2024.

LauraRBelin May 5

New post: Mary Riche makes her case for Josh Turek in the Democratic primary for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat
#Iowa #IASen
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/05/04/josh-turek-is-democrats-best-chance-to-win-back-iowas-u-s-senate-seat/

Josh Turek is Democrats' best chance to win back Iowa's U.S. Senate seat

Mary Riche: Josh Turek has shown he’s a winner in a tough district, and can connect with voters across political lines.

Bleeding Heartland

American Bridge 21st Century Apr 28

Rising fertilizer costs have Iowa farmers struggling more than they have in decades but Ashley Hinson is still putting her full support behind the reckless Iran war that is causing fertilizer prices to soar. #IASen www.axios.com/local/des-mo...

LauraRBelin Apr 22

It's late but I just posted my written recap of Monday night's "KHOI's Capitol Week."
We spent most of the 30 minutes on 2026 campaign news, and covered one story from the state legislature (the return of a medication abortion bill).
#IAGov #IASen #IA01 #IA02 #IA03 #IA04

https://laurabelin.substack.com/p/governors-race-news-1q-fundraising

Governor's race news, 1Q fundraising, abortion bill returns

April 20 edition of "KHOI's Capitol Week"

Iowa politics with Laura Belin

American Bridge 21st Century Apr 17

Ashley Hinson and her affiliated groups accepted tens of thousands of dollars from a billionaire accused of sex trafficking. How can she be trusted to represent everyday Iowans when she's funded by people accused of such horrific crimes? #IASen