Iowa Senate Race Heats Up Over Medicaid Cuts and Controversial Remarks
Democratic Rep. J.D. Scholten challenges Sen. Joni Ernst in 2026, as both face backlash over Medicaid cuts and Ernst's dismissive comments.
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Overview
J.D. Scholten, a Democratic Iowa state representative, is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 against Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.
Concerns over proposed Medicaid cuts have sparked outrage, particularly after Ernst's controversial remarks at a town hall.
Ernst faced backlash for stating, "Well, we're all going to die," in response to concerns about Medicaid cuts.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes significant Medicaid cuts, work requirements, and has divided Senate Republicans.
Scholten, elected in 2023, aims to address these issues and represent Iowans' concerns about healthcare.
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