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A conversation with 3rd district candidate Democratic State Sen. Trone-Garriott

Iowa Public Radio | By Ben Kieffer,
Samantha McIntosh, Neve Kelley
Published October 30, 2026 at 11:52 AM CDT
Democratic candidate for U.S. House Sarah Trone Garriott casts her vote early at the Dallas County Auditor's Office in Adel on Oct. 22, 2026.
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Democratic candidate for U.S. House Sarah Trone Garriott casts her vote early at the Dallas County Auditor's Office in Adel on Oct. 22, 2026.

Ben Kieffer talks with Democratic 3rd Congressional District candidate, State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott. Trone Garriott has served in the Iowa Senate since 2020 and is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Zach Nunn for a seat in Congress. The two discuss affordability, rural healthcare access and water quality among other key issues.

This conversation aired Sept. 21, 2026.
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Ben Kieffer
Ben Kieffer is the host of "River to River." Since 2007, Kieffer has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Kieffer has a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
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Samantha McIntosh
Samantha McIntosh is an award-winning talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Neve Kelley
Neve Kelley is IPR's talk show production assistant. She recently graduated from Oberlin College, where she studied English, environmental studies, writing and communication. She is originally from Peoria, Illinois. She uses her passion for community-centered storytelling to showcase the people, culture and arts that shape Iowa. Some of her favorite things to do in Iowa include going to shows at Codfish Hollow and the Englert, visiting different coffee shops and taking yoga classes.
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