J.D. Scholten, a state representative who is also a minor-league baseball pitcher, said he had felt compelled to take on ...

Iowa Democratic state Rep. J.D. Scholten is launching a challenge against Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), he confirmed to multiple ...

Sen. Joni Ernst drew a high-profile opponent after telling a constituent concerned about potential Medicaid cuts, “We’re all ...

Joni Ernst (R-IA) following her controversial remarks at a recent town hall. Ernst sparked outrage when she flippantly ...

Iowa state Representative JD Scholten, a Democrat, said the GOP senator's comments had "really hit home" with him.

State Representative J.D. Scholten, a Democrat from Sioux City, said that he was not originally planning to launch a new ...

Iowa Rep. J.D. Scholten, D-Sioux City, launched a run to challenge U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst Monday in the wake of her remarks at ...

Iowa Democratic state Rep. JD Scholten, who represents parts of Sioux City, announced Monday that he is mounting a challenge to U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst—the Iowa Republican who is up for reelection in ...

Scholten's remarks referenced Ernst's comment that "we're all going to die" during a town hall when pressed on the impact ...

Joni Ernst's comments on Medicaid cuts. (Photos via Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch and Iowa PBS livestream) Iowa Rep. J.D. Scholten, D-Sioux City, launched a run to challenge U.S. Sen.