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@JDScholten

Iowa born and raised. Former ⚾️ player & 2020 Democratic candidate for Congress in .

POB 3531 Sioux City, IA 51102
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Joined July 2017
Born March 04
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 28

    When you love where you're from, you fight for it. I’m proud to come from a long line (5 generations) of Iowa educators and farmers. RT our video — narrated by Kevin Costner! — of families and farmland along Highway 30 if you believe the best days for are ahead of us.

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  2. 11 hours ago

    Steve King set a low bar. And it was our campaign that defeated him. Not-Steve King isn't good enough. We need leadership and vision and not another corporate-backed career politician. Join our people-powered, no corporate-PAC campaign here:

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  3. 11 hours ago

    You hate to see it... Good riddance!

    I've seen enough. Rep. Steve King (R) has been defeated in .
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  4. 11 hours ago

    Congrats !

    BREAKING: Theresa Greenfield wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Iowa primary election. at 9:30 p.m. CDT.
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  5. 14 hours ago

    As we wait for tonight’s primary results, we still support local restaurants with . Tonight, I got the Manhattan Pork Tenderloin from Table 32. – at Table 32

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    19 hours ago

    Of more than 2300 team members who work at the Tyson Pork facility and were tested, 591 tested positive. Over 75 percent of those who tested positive did not show any symptoms, and otherwise would not have been identified.

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    19 hours ago

    STORM LAKE, Iowa -- Tyson Foods announced Tuesday that 591 of the workers at its Storm Lake pork processing plant have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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  8. 20 hours ago

    Looking forward to chatting with tonight at 8pm CT at

    My week of interviews with down ballot progressive candidates starts Tuesday night with from Iowa. He almost beat the notorious Steve King last time! Tune in at 6/9 on my FB page!
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    Jun 2

    Buena Vista County has registered its first death in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s website is reporting 836 positive cases in BV County as of this morning.

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  10. 24 hours ago

    We desperately need new leaders to run for office. As someone who didn't have any political experience before last cycle, it can be intimidating. But you don't need to have political connections or a trust fund — you need heart and passion to make positive change.

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  11. 24 hours ago

    To check your voter registration, polling place, or to register to vote, click here:

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  12. Jun 2

    D.C. Indiana Iowa Maryland Montana New Mexico Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Election day is TODAY! It will take protests, organizing, voting, and political engagement at all levels of government to begin to dismantle white supremacy and systemic racism.

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  13. Retweeted
    Jun 1

    Through our network, we have identified a number of "false flag" misinformation campaigns in small metro and rural communities across the country. Please let us know if you are seeing this in your community!

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  14. Retweeted
    Jun 1

    numbers: Total 19, 688, new ~200, deaths 538 Please find ways to raise your voice against injustice and also stay safe. The anger is righteous but we are still in the middle of a pandemic. It's not an easy balance but we have to find it to stay alive.

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    Jun 1

    Iowa's Kirk Ferentz: 'Change will begin with us.' Iowa head football coach talked George Floyd's with is team Monday afternoon. You can read his words here.

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  16. Jun 1

    Amazon paid 0 in federal income taxes in 2018. Jeff Bezos earned $34.6 billion over the past 2 months.   Now, Amazon is ending hazard pay for workers. But hey, at least they can still afford their fancy commercials and PR campaign. 

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    Jun 1

    Dear friends and neighbors, There is so much uncertainty in our worlds right now. Food scarcity is popping up everywhere and with schools closed, many households have lost a significant source of nutrition for their children. (1/4)

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  18. Jun 1

    It’s better to be safe than sorry. Even though our country is opening up, rural America may face a wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths. We need to prepare now: wash your hands. Wear a mask. Keep physical distance from others and stay at home if you’re sick.

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  19. Jun 1

    Ag monopolies continue to put profits before people. Although this Administration has allowed them to skirt responsibility and avoid liability, we know that they’re responsible for the unnecessary death, pain & suffering of plant workers & their families.

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    Jun 1

    The 's hatred did not start with . There's not one member of Congress who's done more for white nationalism than . But can beat Steve King. Can you give a few bucks to help JD beat Steve? I just did:

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  21. Jun 1

    In solidarity with those demanding justice for George Floyd, we are postponing tonight’s book club. It will take all of us coming together — through peaceful protests, organizing, and politics — to secure changes that treat all human beings humanely and equally.

    Join me, , and  for our first book club two weeks from tonight! Sign up here:
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