JD Vance Campaigns with Zach Nunn in Iowa as Iran War Rattles Economy
Vance is expected to stump for Nunn in a race the Cook Political Report rates as a tossup.
- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance visited Des Moines, Iowa, to campaign for Republican Representative Zach Nunn at a manufacturing facility, marking his inaugural visit to the state since assuming office.
- The trip supports Nunn in his competitive midterm race for a Des Moines-area seat, while allowing Vance to engage Iowa Republicans, who hold significant influence in the presidential nomination process.
- Before arriving in Iowa, Vance voted in Ohio's primary election in Cincinnati and traveled to Oklahoma City to host a fundraiser as finance chair of the Republican National Committee.
- Vance's visit arrives amid economic concerns for Iowa farmers, including higher fertilizer costs and gas prices linked to the conflict in Iran; he confirmed support for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's gubernatorial primary.
- Although Iowa GOP activist Kim Schmett described the 2028 contest as "light-years away," the visit positions Vance to build relationships while other potential candidates await President Donald Trump's signal to begin campaigning.
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