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Former U.S. Rep. Rod Blum Ends 2nd Congressional District Campaign
Blum ended his campaign less than a month after launching it, citing greater impact supporting President Trump amid a competitive Republican primary.
- Former U.S. Rep. Rod Blum ended his campaign for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District less than a month after launching it.
- Blum, a Republican, previously served in Congress from 2014 to 2018 but lost his re-election bid to Democrat Abby Finkenauer.
- Several other Republicans, including state legislators, and three Democrats are still running for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
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Former U.S. Rep. Rod Blum ends 2nd Congressional District campaign
Former U.S. Rep. Rod Blum announced Monday he is suspending his campaign for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. “It has become clear to me that I can help President Trump in other ways that are more effective than being in the…
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Rod Blum exits race for Iowa's 2nd District, vows to support Trump's agenda elsewhere
Former U.S. Rep. Rod Blum is no longer vying for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District seat.Blum said in a statement on the Dubuque GOP Facebook page, "It has become clear to me that I can help President Trump in other ways that are more effective than being in the U.S. House. I love our country, and despite our challenges, I remain optimistic that under the president’s leadership, America’s best days are still to come."
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