Iowa Senate candidate ‘laser focused’ on addressing affordability & political corruption

2026 Midterm Elections & Iowa Senate Race - Democratic State Senator Zack Walls is running for the open Senate seat in Iowa after incumbent Senator Joanie Ernst announced she will not seek re-election [1][2] - The race is heating up with five candidates jumping into the Democratic primary [1] - Zack Walls gained national attention in 2011 for his support of same-sex marriage [1] Campaign Focus & Key Issues - Walls' campaign is focused on the cost of living crisis and corruption in Washington DC, which he says are crushing working-class, middle-class families, and retirees [3][4] - He aims to take the government back from billionaires and big corporations to build an economy that works for everyone [4] - Walls emphasizes putting Iowans first and is open to working with anyone, including the President and Republicans, if their ideas benefit the state [7] Political Landscape & Strategy - Walls positions himself as different from Ashley Henson, criticizing her as a "rubber stamp" for the White House agenda [8] - He acknowledges President Trump's past success in Iowa but believes people are unhappy with the current situation due to tariffs and budget cuts [10][12][13] - Walls aims to appeal to Democrats, independents, and even some Republicans by focusing on affordability and tackling political corruption [14][23] - He supports overturning Citizens United, strong term limits, and banning congressional stock trading [22][23]