Iowa 2nd District Democratic candidates debate healthcare, immigration

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 1,269

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Access to healthcare and changes to the U.S. immigration system were among the top issues for all three of the Democrats running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District during a debate Wednesday hosted by KCRG-TV9 and KWQC.

State Rep. Lindsay James of Dubuque, Clint Twedt-Ball, the founder of the nonprofit Matthew 25, and Kathy Dolter, former dean of nursing at Kirkwood Community College and a retired Army nurse, all participated in the debate televised Wednesday evening. …

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