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Jennifer Konfrst

@konfrst.bsky.social

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Mom, educator, and state representative putting people over politics. Running for US Congress because #IA03 needs someone fighting for us. Flipping #IA03 = Dem House

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · May 8

It’s official– I’m running for US Congress in #IA-03!

This district is my home. I’m running for Congress because Iowans need a fighter for them in Washington and Zach Nunn isn’t up to the job.

Join our campaign and help us win:
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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 10h

We need someone to actually stand up for Iowa’s farmers in Washington and I’m ready to do it as your Congresswoman.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...

Big harvest no comfort to Iowa farmers, who worry about another Farm Crisis

Trump talks of more aid as farmers face a harvest of losses. They say they'd rather have a trade deal

www.desmoinesregister.com

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 10h

Zach Nunn voted over and over again for the Trump Tariffs, creating a looming Farm Crisis, and up to billions in lost revenue for our farmers. Our farmers want sales, not subsidies, and this trade war could wreck Iowa’s economy.

Big harvest no comfort to Iowa farmers, who worry about another Farm Crisis

Trump talks of more aid as farmers face a harvest of losses. They say they'd rather have a trade deal

www.desmoinesregister.com

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 5d

Iowans are ready for change. Thanks to the former state rep. Marti Anderson for bringing back Andersonfest last weekend to support my campaign and former Congressman Dave Loebsack for joining to speak! Grassroots politics like this is how we win.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 6d

Former State Representative Ako Abdul-Samad is a leader in our community, and a champion for our children.

Hear from Ako about why he’s on #TeamKonfrst: 
“We need a tough, principled leader like Jennifer to take back this seat and fight for us in Congress.”

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 6d

Wishing all our Jewish neighbors in Iowa and beyond celebrating Yom Kippur an easy fast!

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to the hardworking folks of NALC Local 352 for inviting me to speak tonight! I’m ready to fight to strengthen our unions, protect our workers, and cut through the corruption in Washington that’s built this broken system.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 7d

Zach Nunn just shut down the federal government so he can raise healthcare costs on Iowans. Tell him to protect our healthcare and keep our costs from skyrocketing: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 9d

Honored to have the endorsement of Plumbers & Steamfitter Local 33.

Local 33 has be fighting for working Iowans for over 130 years and I'm proud to stand with them. It’s time we send a working class Iowan to Congress who’s ready to stand up for working people.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 9d

We must stand strong against attempts to further divide us.

Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 9d

While there is still more we don’t know about Dr. Roberts' case and are awaiting the facts to be verified, there is too much online speculation and too many people using this as a reason to spread hate and create fear in our community.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 9d

We must have transparency and accountability from all parties, including officials at the federal, state, and local levels. Everyone is entitled to due process of the law under our constitution and Dr. Roberts is no different.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 9d

I am proud that both our kids attended DMPS, and I’m honored to represent DMPS families in the Iowa legislature. What has been alleged so far is serious and upsetting and Iowans deserve answers.

Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 9d

As a new school week starts, it’s important to acknowledge that the events of last Friday were shocking and scary to us all, but especially for our kids and the students at DMPS. Our kids need to be safe in school.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 12d

Next time your pharmacy bill gets more expensive, Zach Nunn is who you can blame. Instead of working to lower our drug costs, Nunn's voted Trump's tariffs 100% time, causing prices to soar.

www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/u...

U.S. to impose 100% tariff on branded, patented drugs unless firms build plants locally, Trump says

The measure will not apply to companies building drug manufacturing plants in the U.S., Trump added.

www.cnbc.com

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 14d

Proud to have the endorsement of Teamsters Local 90. As a third-generation union member, I know how critical unions are to building our middle class and the futures of working people. I’ll always fight like hell for working people in Congress.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 14d

They wouldn't take the letter, which means we must fight even harder for the rights of these critical frontline workers as they exercise their legal rights to organize. Let's all stand with them. #UnionStrong

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 14d

Proud to lead a community delegation of leaders on behalf of United Nurses of Iowa and Teamsters Local 90 today to deliver a letter calling on UnityPoint to stop union busting.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 18d

Beaverdale Fall Festival! Honor to walk in the parade with my dear friend and sister in service Representative Ruth Ann Gaines ❤️

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 19d

And that's why I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race working with @StopBigMoney by joining their Unrig Washington campaign, which calls for banning Congressional stock trading, no corporate PAC money, and cracking down on dark money in politics. #ecuunrigwashington

Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 19d

We need to make our democracy work for us again, not just the wealthy and powerful. That's how with your help, this working class Iowan is going to beat Congressman Zach Nunn so we can finally take on big corporations and lower costs for Iowans.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 19d

But I need you on my team to do it. Chip in today to help us win back this seat: secure.actblue.com/donate/jgkpo...

Donate to Jennifer Konfrst

Show your support with a contribution.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 19d

BREAKING NEWS: new polling shows that our race is tied and our campaign can beat Zach Nunn!

New polling from PPP confirms that Iowa’s Third Congressional district will be one of the most competitive seats in the country and that I’m in position to flip this seat.

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 20d

Keeping my friend and colleague, Claire, and her entire family in my thoughts and prayers today. 💜

www.kcci.com/article/iowa...

Family says central Iowa lawmaker now in hospice care

“Senator Claire Celsi, our beloved wife, sister, mom, and grandma, has entered hospice care. Our family asks that you please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.”

www.kcci.com

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 21d

The President of the United States just forced a popular comedian off the air because he couldn't handle getting criticized. Free speech belongs to all of us.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/b...

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments

www.nytimes.com

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Jennifer Konfrst @konfrst.bsky.social · 21d

Iowa’s farm economy is taking hit after hit from politicians like Congressman Nunn, and working people are paying the price. John Deere is laying off another 141 workers in Iowa, 40 right here in the 3rd District. Iowans deserve better than the uncertainty Congressman Nunn is giving us.

John Deere laying off nearly 150 more Iowa workers

John Deere announced today that nearly 150 Iowa workers will be laid off next month.

www.kcci.com

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