DES MOINES – Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann released the following statement in response to Democrat State Representative J.D. Scholten announcing a campaign against U.S. Senator Joni Ernst:

"It’s no surprise that J.D. Scholten—a do-nothing, career politician—is once again trying to climb the political ladder. Iowans have already rejected him twice for Congress, and nothing has changed. During his time in Des Moines, he collected a taxpayer-funded paycheck while voting to raise taxes and opposing teacher pay raises.

Iowa deserves common-sense, results-driven leadership—not another far-left opportunist trying to turn the Heartland blue. Iowans stand firmly behind Joni Ernst, a proven leader who consistently delivers for families, farmers, and small businesses.”

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