Iowa Democrats Now without Fourth District Candidate as Melton Suspends Campaign

Ryan Melton suspends campaign for Iowa 4th Congressional District • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Ryan Melton announced Tuesday he is suspending his campaign for the 4th Congressional District seat in Iowa. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Ryan Melton, a Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District who ran in 2022 and 2024, has suspended his campaign due to personal matters, including his job and family. Melton announced the suspension on social media Tuesday, saying it was one of the “toughest decisions” he’s ever …

Iowa Democrats now without Fourth District candidate as Melton suspends campaign

A little more than a month after launching his third bid for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District, Democratic candidate Ryan Melton, an insurance manager, announced Tuesday he's suspending his campaign.

Ryan Melton suspends 2026 campaign in Iowa's 4th congressional district - Radio Iowa

Ryan Melton, the Democratic candidate in Iowa’s fourth congressional district the past two elections, has suspended his 2026 campaign. Melton, who lives in Webster City, announced on social media it was a tough decision to exit the race, but Melton has been notified he’s losing his full time job in the private sector and needs […]

Ryan Melton suspends third campaign in Iowa’s 4th congressional district

(Radio Iowa) – Ryan Melton, the Democratic candidate in Iowa’s fourth congressional district the past two elections, has suspended his 2026 campaign. Melton, who lives in Webster City, announced on social media it was a tough decision to exit the race, but Melton has been notified he’s losing his full time job in the private sector and needs to focus on finding a new job to support his family. Melton also said he’s dealing with a health concern …