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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Incredibly grateful to @stateinnovation.org’s CROP program for organizing state legislators to attend @farmaid.org. It’s been an incredible learning, networking and overall wonderful experience! 🙏🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’m at this year’s @farmaid.org’s farmer forum celebrating the 40th anniversary of the United Farmer & Rancher Congress. Really cool to see all of Senator Harkin’s work! 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When Ashley Hinson launched her Senate campaign she vowed to be Trump's ‘strongest ally’ in the U.S. Senate. Now, she’s being told to run away from him… www.politico.com/news/2026/09...

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

$6.19 diesel tonight in Moville, IA. With harvest around the corner… On this day in Iowa last year it was $2.97. BRUTAL!

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

From @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social: “Iowans don’t see Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) as someone looking out for them, sharing their values, or getting things done.”

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just in time for harvest… 🤦‍♂️ This was avoidable.

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This and the fact that JBS was the largest corporate donor ($5 million) to the Trump inauguration… It’s a corrupt pay-to-play administration! Consumers continue to pay more for meat while the American farmer/rancher gets left behind!!!

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Trump with a big middle finger to American cattle farmers/ranchers and American consumers!

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Happy 1st Day of School to all of the students, teachers, staff and parents in Sioux City and across Iowa! 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What a slap in the face to American cattle ranchers and farmers! Outsourcing the problem doesn’t solve it! Trump continues to grow South American Ag at the cost of the American farmer!

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Packed Summer Sizzler last night hosted by the Dickinson County Democrats! Great catching up with all of the candidates, including @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social and Lt Gov candidate Dave Muhlbauer pictured! 🇺🇸

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Bradford William Davis @bwd.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In June, MLB said it fixed a baseball manufacturing error—oily yellow balls*—affecting half its supply because game compliance staff already screen for discoloration beforehand. A compliance monitor told me its 'impossible' to catch the error and explained why. An oily, muddy thread. 1/ 🧵 *lol

eyeblack There's a big hole in MLB's 'yellow ball' defense

https://www.readeyeblack.com/p/rawlings-defective-juiced-gambling

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“Records indicate that Lahn has never claimed any property in Iowa as his primary residence. When he refinanced the Iowa property in 2021, he and Annie waived the Iowa Homestead Tax Credit, a sign that they do not consider the Iowa property to be their primary home.”

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Iowa House Democrats @iowahousedems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Back-to-school shopping? Don't forget Iowa's Sales Tax Holiday is this Friday and Saturday. Save on eligible clothing and shoes before the weekend is over! Learn more about the sales tax holiday on August 7th & 8th at: tax.iowa.gov/iowas-annual-sales-tax-holiday

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Iowa House Democrats @iowahousedems.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The application for the 2027 Legislative Page Program is open! Iowa high school juniors & seniors interested in having a front row seat to the political process are encouraged to apply. Apply to be a Page here: www.legis.iowa.gov/careers

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Honored to speak at the Palo Alto County Democrats Jack Kibbie Memorial last night! Jack personified public service and what it means to be a leader in Iowa! 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

To all of the folks thinking about running for President in 2028, I have a simple message to help those of us who live in and around farm country: Grow America! 🇺🇸 Read my Oped here: barnraisingmedia.com/2026-electio...

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

So much fun supporting Nate Willems (Dem candidate for Iowa AG!!!) tonight! Putting the “fun” in fundraising with some wiffle ball!!! 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I went to @robsandia.bsky.social’s Ida County town hall this morning. Ton of respect for him going to and having open events in all 99 counties in Iowa. He shows up and brings people together! 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We’re just over a week away from Nate Willems Sandlot Classic! 🇺🇸 Hope to see you there!!! If you can’t make it, please consider supporting Nate for Iowa Attorney General!!! 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America!!! 🇺🇸 Cheers to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness!!! Our goal remains to push for a more perfect union. Have fun, be safe! 🎂🇺🇸🎆

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Just making cuts doesn’t make things more efficient. DOGE’s impact on Iowa… “Report: Iowa lost 17% of USDA staff in 2025, impact felt at farmer-facing offices” iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/07/01/r...

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Iowa House Democrats @iowahousedems.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

July 1 marks the start of 149 new Iowa laws that could impact Iowans. While some of the new laws are a step in the right direction, others raise real concerns. See what's changing on July 1 and explore the full list of new laws at: iowahouse.org/f/new-laws-s... #ialegis

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Today, I got to attend the 270th Contingency Response Squadron Activation Ceremony at the 185th. Honored and impressed! 🇺🇸

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Iowa House Democrats @iowahousedems.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Today marks four years since the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturned #Roe. In Iowa, the consequences have been that women and families are facing fewer health care options, longer travel distances to deliver a baby, and growing barriers to reproductive care. #ialegis

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Today is the Primary Election Day in Iowa! 🇺🇸 🗳️

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

1 year ago today, Sen. Joni Ernst responded “We all are going to die” when asked about the Medicaid cuts they were about to pass and the impact they will have on Iowans. Republicans voted to give billionaires bigger tax breaks than to help folks who are reliant on Medicaid. 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Beautiful night in Sioux City with Senator Catelin Drey and @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Primaries in Iowa are a week away!!! You can early vote now! I got to vote for my friend @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social in the Democratic Primary Iowa Senate race this morning. 🇺🇸

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Josh Turek hopes to represent the needs of Iowans and disabled people as a US Senator. At @motherjones.com , I wrote about Turek's run at the time of brutal Medicaid cuts, which he was on as a kid. He has a good shot at being the Iowa Democratic Senate nominee. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.com

The populist Paralympian who wants to roll into the Senate

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek has scored upsets before. Flipping Iowa back to Democrats would be his biggest yet.

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

“There’s not a better Democrat in Iowa or probably in the country who can talk about the impact of Medicaid on their life than Josh.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Josh Turek @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

My name is Josh Turek. I'm a 4x Paralympian, 2x gold medalist in wheelchair basketball, and Iowa State Rep who won a Trump district — twice. Now, I'm running for Senate because Ashley Hinson has failed our state, and Iowans deserve a senator who will fight for them.

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Josh Turek @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I’m the only candidate in this race who’s ever run against a Republican, let alone beaten one. I’m battle-tested and ready to defeat Ashley Hinson and flip this seat in November.

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Thank you to the Baseball and American Culture class at Morningside for having me talk about my baseball journey and showing my “Field of Dreams” ad from my 2018 Congressional campaign. ⚾️🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!!! According to research from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social, this year mothers want affordable healthcare and a better economy! 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Senator Tom Harkin Endorses Josh Turek!!! 🇺🇸 open.substack.com/pub/rleonard...

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

That’s a wrap on the 91st General Assembly and my last vote. Sine Die.

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

All session Iowa Republicans Legislators have had no problem passing culture war crap while in the 23rd hour of session they still don’t have a plan for what they’ve told voters their priorities are… 🤦‍♂️

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Elinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

#RighttoRepair PASSED the Iowa House today! Big credit to @jdscholten.bsky.social for educating so many people, and putting in, consistently, years of work to keep this idea from dying. This vote is largely thanks to all his efforts!

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Today is Iowa Workers Memorial Day where we honor all of the workers who died on in Iowa’s workplaces and military. 🙏🇺🇸

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Iowa House Democrats @iowahousedems.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

When equipment breaks down, every hour matters. Today, I joined my colleagues in voting for a Right to Repair bill, which means faster fixes, lower costs, and less downtime for Iowa farmers. #RegainingFarmersIndependence #ialegis

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Next week is supposed to be our last week of session for the Iowa legislature. All we heard before session was that Republicans are focused on property rights and property taxes. Almost 100 days in and still no agreement on either of them or the budget… Good times. 🤦‍♂️

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

How I first heard about Victor Orban…

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Does the NCAA need to step up so it’s not the Wild West? Yes. Shouldn’t President Trump be more focused on the war with Iran or making things more affordable? Also, yes. All this Executive Order does is create more confusion and lawsuits.

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Today was our last day of the 2025-26 Obama Foundation Leadership program. It’s been an honor to graduate from this 6 month program. I’m looking forward to continuing the wonderful relationships with these amazing leaders. 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This morning I had my last legislative forums. Thank you to the Sioux City Community Schools and the League of Women Voters for hosting. Thank you to everyone who shows up! 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

On National Ag Day, don’t just say “we support farmers.” Address the issues: bad, status quo federal policy and an industry-wide monopoly problem continue to hurt us. We need reforms that center around making the producer, their communities and consumers healthier. 🇺🇸

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Today we passed SF572 which bans Russia, North Korea and China from owning hospitals and care facilities in Iowa. I had an amendment adding meatpacking facilities to the bill. House Republicans voted it down to continue to allow China to own 1 in 4 hogs in this country.

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