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Taylor Wettach

@taylorwettachforcongress.com

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7th generation Iowan | Attorney | Advocate Democrat running to take back Iowa's 1st Congressional District

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · Jul 8

They say you need a good elevator pitch to run for office.

Well, here's mine. My name is Taylor Wettach, and I'm a 7th-generation Iowan. I quit my job as a lawyer after my law firm caved to Trump. Now, I'm running for Congress to flip Iowa's 1st and take back the House.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 15h

It was a beautiful fall morning for our volunteer rally! *So many* of you came from near and far to support us.

Time and time again, I am overwhelmed by the support we receive. This campaign isn’t about me. It’s about all of us. It’s about Iowa.

Thank you all- let’s do this!

-TW

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 1d

Harvest season should be a time for Iowa’s farmers to feel proud of a year’s hard work.

But this year, that’s not the case thanks to far-right Republicans.

Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs have sparked a farm crisis by destroying our biggest market for soybeans: China.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 3d

Paul reminds us that persons with disabilities are our family and friends. I know how I treat them - with dignity and compassion. I will fight for Paul, accessibility, and healthcare access for all.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 3d

Excited to see you in Scott and Henry Counties this week. Come on out and say hi!

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 4d

Mariannette Miller-Meeks literally just told her constituents- us- that she’ll hold town halls “when hell freezes over.” That’s not leadership. That’s cowardice.

I’m Taylor Wettach. And unlike Miller-Meeks, I believe democracy means showing up.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 4d

While Mariannette Miller-Meeks waits for hell to freeze over, we are meeting with the soybean farmers, healthcare workers, and families who deserve to be heard by politicians who will fight like hell for them.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 5d

My thanks to Tom from the Gazette for sharing my comments at the Hall of Fame event in Kalona.

Read more at www.thegazette.com/campaigns-el...

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 5d

Far-right Republicans are cutting EPA funding and misleading Iowans about pollution by changing river classifications. That is wrong.

We must refund and rebuild the EPA, support science, and give farmers the resources to comply with environmental laws.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 6d

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 6d

We had a good day meeting folks and answering questions at the Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk, Louisa and Washington County Hall of Fame event!

It was great celebrating the hard work of the Hall of Fame awardees- thank you for all you do to help our party thrive.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 8d

Good morning, Iowa City! We’ve been at the Iowa City Farmers Market since 7 AM this morning, getting signatures and meeting great people. We will be here until 12 PM- come on by!

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 8d

Thanks to Jodie and Mike Theobald for the kind invitation to speak with the Iowa City Westside Democrats!

My sincere appreciation for the warm welcome by friends old and new, and I’m already looking forward to my next chat with you all.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 8d

Far-right Republicans have decided yet again to take the side of billionaires and corporations. This means healthcare premiums will skyrocket starting January 26.

Will Dr. Miller-Meeks come to the table and not abandon hard-working Iowans? Last we checked, she's still on vacation.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 9d

Many thanks to The Gazette for highlighting my commitment and leadership on anti-corruption and campaign finance reform.

@endcitizensunited.bsky.social

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 9d

At 12:01 AM on Wednesday, far-right Republicans forced a government shutdown because Democrats refused to let them gut the Affordable Care Act and jack up premiums by 75% tax credits to afford health care.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 10d

The federal government was shut down by Republicans at 12:01 AM. Democrats remain steadfast in their fight to protect Americans from a 75% increase in ACA premiums.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 11d

Today marks the end of the first quarter since the launch of our campaign. I’m excited to announce that our campaign has raised over $425,000 in just two and a half months, thanks to all your generosity and support!

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 12d

Unchecked corporate and billionaire money does not belong in politics.

I am the only candidate for IA-1 to have joined @endcitizensunited.bsky.social’s Unrig Washington Campaign. I made this commitment publicly, and urged all other candidates to join me.

#ecuunrigwashington

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 12d

Thank you so much to the Henry County Democrats for the kind invitation to join their Meet the Candidates Celebration! It was great to be back in my dad’s family’s hometown of Mount Pleasant!

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 13d

Hawkeye pride was in full force at the University of Iowa’s Homecoming Parade! 🎉

The energy was electric, the crowd was unstoppable, and it was incredible to connect with @johnsoncountydems.bsky.social and fellow Hawkeye fans! 💛🖤

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 13d

Had a good time today at the Eastern Iowa Rural Revival and Candidate Forum hosted by Indivisible! It was a great opportunity to speak with and- most importantly- listen to folks from counties including Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, and Muscatine.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 14d

Iowans demand fairness and transparency for all, especially immigrants in our communities.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 14d

We had a wonderful time at Viva Muscatine today, celebrating the culture and contributions of our Hispanic community.

I am committed to standing with our neighbors, no matter where they might be from, leveraging my experience as an attorney to fight for the rights and dignity of us all.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 15d

For once, I agree with Grassley on something- Trump’s tariffs are a stupid policy. The difference is, I’m prepared to act to end it.

As a trade lawyer with experience standing up to Trump, when elected to Congress I will fight for an economy that works for all of us- from Day 1.

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Taylor Wettach @taylorwettachforcongress.com · 16d

Fight, fight, fight for I-O-W-A! 🖤💛

There's nothing like fall Saturdays filled with tailgates, touchdowns, and Hawkeye pride. Here's to another unforgettable Homecoming weekend. Stay safe, have fun, and let’s bring home that W!

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