Linn County Republicans have chosen their co-chair, Cindy Golding, to run for the open state senate seat in a race that’s garnering national attention, as a GOP win would tip the Iowa Senate into a 25-25 tie. Golding is a former candidate for the Iiowa House, having run in a 2002 primary against Kraig Paulsen of Hiawatha, who is currently the speaker of the House. Golding won on the first ballot tonight, with 51 percent support. She defeated Mary Rathje, rumored to be Governor Branstad’s pick for the race, and former U.S. Attorney Matt Dummermuth. Craig Robinson from The Iowa Republican did a live chat of the evening. Here’s the full Radio Iowa story.
The latest on state senate seat drama
September 20, 2011 by
Here’s the Radio Iowa story about when the two parties will hold nominating conventions (quick version: GOP on 9.22/Dems on 9.28) and about who the potential candidates are for the open state senate seat in the Linn County area. Liz Mathis, a former TV anchor in the area, wants to run, as a Democrat. Former US Attorney Matt Dummermuth, a Republican, wants to run in the district, too. Read about him below.
ROBINS – Former United States Attorney and current small businessman Matt Dummermuth today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Iowa Senate District 18. The seat is open as a result of the recent resignation of Senator Swati Dandekar. Her remaining one-year term will be filled in a special election on November 8. [Read more…]
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