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Bohannan and Mathis look to unseat incumbent representatives in newly re-drawn congressional districts

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Early voting is underway.

On this episode of River to River, conversations with two Democratic Congressional candidates vying to unseat Republican incumbents.

In the first half hour, we’ll hear from state Rep. Christina Bohannan who is challenging U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s new 1st District.

Then a conversation with state Sen. Liz Mathis who is challenging Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson for the seat in Iowa’s newly redrawn 2nd District.

All of Iowa’s major party congressional candidates have been invited to share their views on River to River.

Guests:

  • State Rep. Christina Bohannan, Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Iowa's 1st District
  • State Sen. Liz Mathis, Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Iowa's 2nd District
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News/Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a masters degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Zachary Oren Smith
Zachary Oren Smith is a reporter covering Eastern Iowa