U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn reignites talks of 3rd District debate as early voting begins

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 656

Last Updated: 3 days, 7 hours ago


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Candidates in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District — one of the nation’s most competitive U.S. House districts in the country — were unable to agree to a debate before early voting started in the 2026 midterm elections. But discussions may have restarted as U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn told reporters Wednesday he was accepting a debate request for Oct. 27 against Iowa Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott.

After going to cast his ballot at the Polk County Election …

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