Nathan Sage, a Marine and Army veteran, mechanic, and local sports play-by-play announcer, has entered the Iowa Senate race as a Democrat with hopes of unseating incumbent Sen. Joni Ernst. Sage, who is the executive director of the chamber of commerce in Knoxville, Iowa, emphasized his working-class background in his campaign launch video, highlighting his upbringing and his belief in the American dream despite growing up poor. He aims to connect with voters who feel left behind in a state that has trended further right in recent years. While Ernst has won previous races by a significant margin, a recent Democratic victory in a state Senate district offers some hope for the party in Iowa. Sage believes that the Trump administration’s policies have left many in his state feeling uncertain about the future, especially in terms of job security and rising costs due to tariffs. He sees an opportunity for the Democratic Party to attract more support by addressing the concerns of working-class voters and fighting for policies that benefit them. Sage hopes to mobilize more people to join the Democratic Party and work towards creating positive change and representation for all Iowans.
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