On Monday, Crystal Rhoades announced her candidacy for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, which will be vacated by Representative Don Bacon, who has decided to retire from public service.
Rhoades has served as the clerk for Douglas County District Court since 2023.
Her campaign website describes how Medicaid made it possible for her to attend college and take care of her son, and how such experiences guide her politics.
Rhoades is the sixth democrat to enter the race, along with John Cavanaugh, Denise Powell, Kishla Askins, Evangelos Argyrakis, and Mark Johnston.
Republicans Brett Lindstrom and Brinker Harding have also announced their candidacy.
* In other news, a new candidate has entered the race for Iowa’s fourth congressional district.
Stephanie Steiner, a democrat from Sutherland, announced her candidacy on Friday.
Steiner’s campaign focuses on healthcare, reproductive rights, public education, and LGBTQ+ rights.
On her campaign website she said, “I’m running for office because I’m deeply alarmed by the erosion of women’s rights, the attacks on bodily autonomy, and the growing disconnect between everyday Iowans and those in power”.
Other candidates in the race for Iowa’s fourth Congressional District include Republicans Kyle, Laresen, Mathew Windschitl, and Chris McGowan and Democrat Ahsley WolfTornabane.
Current 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra is running for governor.
*In other news, Feeding South Dakota is asking the state for help after losing millions in federal grants.
The nonprofit has traditionally relied on private and federal funding, as well as contracts to administer state programs such as the senior box program and the emergency food assistance program.
However they have never relied on direct state funding for operations.
Lori Dykstra, CEO of Feeding South Dakota, says she plans to ask lawmakers for help, whether through financial assistance or USDA collaboration.
Feeding South Dakota believes that direct funding from the state would be temporary.
