US EditionRepublican Joe Mitchell Announces Run for Congress as Ashley Hinson Runs for Senate
Joe Mitchell, former HUD regional director and youngest Iowa state legislator, aims to continue MAGA agenda in open 2nd district seat after Ashley Hinson's Senate bid.
- On Monday, Joe Mitchell released an announcement video touting his HUD role and Run GenZ work as he declared his campaign for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, becoming the second Republican in the race.
- Ashley Hinson announced her Senate bid, creating the open seat in Iowa's 2nd District; the primary is set for June 2, 2026, with the general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
- His resume includes both federal housing posts and state legislative service, including two terms in the Iowa House of Representatives where he was sworn in at age 21.
- Mitchell becomes the second Republican to declare, joining a likely crowded GOP primary with Charlie McClintock, while Democratic candidates Kathy Dolter, Lindsay James and Clint Twedt-Ball also compete.
- Mitchell frames his campaign as a bid to keep the seat aligned with President Donald Trump, positioning himself as a MAGA ally and leveraging Run GenZ to mobilize young conservatives nationwide.
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