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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 · 7h

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 12d

Like Chloe said, 10/10 would marry again.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 16d

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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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 18d

Community Meal is only one of many incredible programs offered by the Coralville Food Pantry.

They offer summer lunch to students, share fresh produce with folks who need it most, and even offer a community seed library.

Huge thanks to CCFP for all you do. And for the ice cream.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 19d

Iowa farmers are in the field right now and they are losing money on every bushel of beans they harvest because of Trump and Hinson’s tariffs.

Farmers are mad:

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 19d

What good could this possibly do the American people?

The corrupt GOP will stop at nothing to keep pushing their agenda of corporate welfare and billionaire tax cuts. We should be pushing for more transparency and accountability for publicly traded companies, not less.

SEC to propose rule change on Trump's call to end quarterly earnings reporting, says Chair Atkins

Atkins said if the rule change is approved, it will be left to companies to decide whether they switch to semiannual or stay with quarterly.

www.cnbc.com

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 23d

We all know Ashley Hinson is selling out Iowans in exchange for corporate checks.

Let me tell you what I saw firsthand.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 23d

Proud to have the endorsement of Iowa City Professional Fire Fighters Local 610

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 23d

Eli is thrilled that we got the endorsement of IAFF Local 610.

... or more specifically, the fire truck visit that came with it.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 24d

Help me defeat Ashley Hinson next November:

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Zach Wahls is running to be Iowa’s next U.S. Senator! Donate now.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 24d

Corrupt Ashley Hinson (who is singlehandedly blocking the release of the Epstein Files) took time out of her Senate launch speech to attack me by name.

If you want to debate Iowa values, Ashley – name a time and place. I'll be there.

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 24d

Most Iowans want a safe place to raise their families, affordable groceries, gas, and prescriptions, and a Senator who will fight for them.

Thanks Grinnell, for coming out and for the great conversation.

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