Lindsay James, Joe Mitchell argue tariffs, taxes during 2nd District debate

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 989

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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Democrat Lindsay James and Republican Joe Mitchell talked tariffs and tax policy during their second debate of the 2026 election season Thursday as they compete to represent Iowa’s 2nd District in the U.S. House.

The “Iowa Press” debate saw the two candidate face off for a second time on the debate stage as they compete to fill the seat left by U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running as the GOP nominee for U.S. Senate. …

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