State Politics

by Alexander Schmidt It's ninety nine days until the general election, and I am asking for your support to help send me to the Iowa House of Representatives. If you live in the 60th district, (here's a handy map if you're unsure) there are three steps you can take the absolute MOST effort to support me, ranked in order of importance: Vote for me, either by casting an early/absentee ballot or on Election Day (Nov 3). If you're able, make a donation to my campaign so you can he

by Alexander Schmidt, candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 60 It's July 5, and I hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day! I'm encouraged by all the patriotism that was shown, and a lot of the genuinely thoughtful conversations I have been having with voters are making me believe a large turnout is headed our way this November. I had a great time with the Mitchell County Dems as we marched proudly in the Osage Independence Day Parade. It was excelle

Securing jobs for North Iowans, ensuring their right to a living wage and for a safe and equitable workplace will be my priority as your legislator.

Republished from KAAL-TV (January 7, 2026) (ABC 6 News) – A Democratic newcomer is announcing his candidacy for the Iowa House of Representatives. On Wednesday, January 7th, Alexander Schmidt announced his candidacy for Iowa House District 60. Schmidt, a 32-year-old native of Mitchell County, is running for the Democratic nomination. In a release announcing his candidacy, he said he’s running because he’s “tired of younger, progressive Iowans like myself being shut out of the