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Zach Wahls

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Husband. Father. State Senator. Sixth-Generation Iowan. Candidate for U.S. Senate.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · Jun 11

I'm Zach Wahls. A sixth-generation Iowan and a new generation of Democrat.

And I'm running for U.S. Senate to defeat Joni Ernst.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 22h

It's time for leadership in Washington that cares more about Iowans' paychecks than billionaire handouts.

Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 22h

Over half of Iowa's energy comes from wind power. Because of Ashley Hinson's vote to gut clean energy tax credits via the "Big Beautiful Bill," Iowans will see their utilities go up by hundreds of dollars a year and thousands of Iowa workers are at risk of losing their jobs.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 3d

Great conversations in Greenfield and Mount Ayr.

Small towns like these are one of the special parts of our state and deserve attention and support from leaders in Washington, not empty promises. I’ll always put Iowans first.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 4d

The chaos of the Republican shutdown is already having ripple effects here in Iowa.

The nurses at UnityPoint have been fighting to unionize for better conditions and to improve patient care. Now the shutdown has put another obstacle in their way.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you, Harlan. A great discussion on how we can do better for our small towns and rural communities. Step one: show up.

Looking forward to coming back again soon.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 5d

Ashley Hinson has rubber stamped tariffs that are destroying markets for famers and raising costs for Iowans.

Whether I'm in Sioux City, Storm Lake, Denison or Des Moines, the number one thing Iowans are telling me is they want someone who will fight back and tackle Washington corruption head on.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 5d

Huge crowd tonight in Council Bluffs.

We’re fired up to bring change to Washington.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 5d

Iowa farmers feed and fuel the world. Our state deserves better than out-of-control costs, chaos, and corruption from Washington. My OpEd in the Des Moines Register:

Washington chaos, corruption sow the seeds of Iowa's next farm crisis | Opinion

U.S. ag policy seems to be, in part, about making a few donors richer, and our representatives do nothing about it, writes Zach Wahls.

www.desmoinesregister.com

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 6d

Liz Garst comes from a long line of soil conservationists. I joined her for a farm tour in Guthrie County to discuss the steps we can take to improve our water quality and preserve Iowa’s farmland for future generations.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 6d

Can’t express enough gratitude to Marshalltown Mayor Joel Greer for his endorsement and his hospitality.

It was great to be back in Marshalltown - the first time I’ve been back since my high school swimming days.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 8d

We’re heading towards a totally preventable farm crisis. And now Republicans are bragging about a "fix" to solve a problem they created.

It’s like an arsonist handing you a hose after they set your house on fire.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 9d

Day 5 of the shutdown. It’s time for Republicans to come back to the table instead of going on island retreats.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 11d

Unity Point hospital has spent millions on union busting consultants rather than providing nurses with fair wages and safe working conditions. It's wrong and it's bad for patients.

I'm proud to stand with these nurses and Teamsters Local 90 as they fight for what's fair.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 12d

We tried to stop these corporate landlords back in 2019, but Ashley Hinson chose her corporate donors over Iowans who were struggling. She sold them out then, just like she's selling us out now.

Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 12d

For the last seven years, I've been proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with homeowners in manufactured housing communities fighting out-of-state corporations jacking up up rents.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 13d

Republicans like Ashley Hinson are so blinded by party loyalty, they can't see how badly Iowans need their elected officials to stand up for them.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to the Oaknoll Retirement Community for the warm welcome.
The cuts to Medicaid we're facing could be devastating for many of the folks I talked to.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 13d

Iowans need access to local hospitals and healthcare they can afford.

Republicans control the government and could make it happen, but they’ve refused to come to the table. It’s wrong.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 14d

Republicans are about to shutdown the government instead of protect Americans healthcare and Ashley Hinson isn't even in Washington to try to prevent it.

Insane.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 15d

We need an immigration system based on order, clarity, and the rule of law — not more chaos.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 18d

Like Chloe said, 10/10 would marry again.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 19d

Last week was full of picnics, parks, and conversations with Iowans about what they need from their next US Senator.

Big thanks to the Marion County and Johnston Area Democrats for hosting.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 20d

To the Jewish community in Iowa and around the world, wishing a very sweet and joyful new year.

L’Shana Tova!

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 21d

Farmers are fed up with tariffs. Iowans are fed up with a system that was built to serve those at the top.

It’s time for leaders who are ready to build a new economy that works for everyone.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 22d

Tariffs are crushing farmers. Even Chuck Grassley said we’re looking at a crisis.

Soybean prices haven’t made it above break even price for almost a year. Farmers are losing money on every bushel.

It’s time for leaders who prioritize Iowa, not party loyalty.

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