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Dubuque, IA - Today, the Iowa State Council of Machinists announced their endorsement of State Representative Lindsay James in the race for Iowa’s Second Congressional District.“Lindsay has built a strong record of supporting legislation that benefits all working families. Her commitment to standing up for Iowa workers makes her a clear choice in this election. We strongly encourage all union members, working families, and supporters across the district to make their voices heard by voting on June 2nd and standing with Lindsay James to ensure Iowa workers have a true advocate in Congress.” said Council President Rick Moyle. “I’m honored to have the support of the Iowa State Council of Machinists. Predatory corporations have ruled Washington for too long. It’s time for someone to fight for working Iowa families. Since day one in the Iowa House, I have called out companies for not helping my constituents, regardless of the consequences. In Congress, I will never be afraid to stand up for my neighbors.” said James.### About State Representative Lindsay JamesRep. Lindsay James is an ordained Presbyterian minister, a working mom, and has served in the Iowa State House since 2019. She is running for Congress because Iowans are being forced to make impossible economic choices and corrupt Washington politicians and lobbyists are not standing up for her and her neighbors. Lindsay is taking her record of fighting for housing investments, lowering healthcare costs, and being a voice against predatory corporations to Washington to make Iowans' lives better. Before serving in the Iowa House, Lindsay was a chaplain on college campuses helping students and faculty through their most difficult moments. She was the PTA President of Irving Elementary School in Dubuque and served on the Dubuque Community Development Advisory Commission. She and her husband, Chris, have two kids and live in Dubuque. They are members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. For more information about Lindsay James’ campaign, visit <a href="http://www.LindsayforIowa.com">www.LindsayforIowa.com</a> or follow her on social media on Facebook at Lindsay4Iowa, X at @Lindsay4Iowa, and Instagram @Lindsay4Iowa.

Iowa State Council of Machinists Endorses Rep. Lindsay James in IA-02

End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed State Rep. Lindsay James for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. Rep. James is part of <a href="https://www.endcitizensunited.org/unrig-washington" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unrig Washington</a>, a coalition launched by ECU in which candidates reject corporate PAC money, support a ban on congressional stock trading, and work to end dark money in politics. “Washington is dominated by wealthy special interests, and too many politicians spend their time chasing corporate money instead of standing up for the people they were elected to serve,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “The result is higher costs for families in Iowa while corporations and billionaires keep getting further ahead. Lindsay James can’t be bought. She is rejecting corporate PAC money and is committed to tackling the corruption in government so working people finally have someone in their corner. We’re proud to endorse Rep. James and we look forward to helping her win.”“Washington is rigged for the billionaires and corporate interests who flood our elections with Big Money,” said Iowa State Rep. Lindsay James. “I’m honored to receive End Citizens United’s endorsement and work together to change this broken system. I’m rejecting corporate PAC money because voters deserve to know I will only represent their interests, not those of corporate donors or billionaires. I look forward to partnering with End Citizens United to continue advocating for hard-working families and defeating my millionaire, lobbyist, Republican opponent." As a state representative and chaplain, Lindsay James is a trusted voice who listens to and stands up for people across Iowa. She believes that the government should serve the people, not the powerful special interests. In the legislature, Rep. James worked across party lines to expand access to affordable insulin, protect mobile home residents from predatory corporate landlords, and advocate for affordable housing. She has championed policies that strengthen communities from the ground up so that no one — no child, farmer, or working family — gets pushed aside. Rep. James is part of Unrig Washington, a coalition launched by ECU in which candidates reject corporate PAC money, support a ban on congressional stock trading, and work to end dark money in politics. Her commitment to real reform makes her well-positioned to gain public support and flip a key Republican seat in Congress.###About State Representative Lindsay JamesRep. Lindsay James is an ordained Presbyterian minister, a working mom, and has served in the Iowa State House since 2019. She is running for Congress because Iowans are being forced to make impossible economic choices and corrupt Washington politicians and lobbyists are not standing up for her and her neighbors. Lindsay is taking her record of fighting for housing investments, lowering healthcare costs, and being a voice against predatory corporations to Washington to make Iowans' lives better. Before serving in the Iowa House, Lindsay was a chaplain on college campuses helping students and faculty through their most difficult moments. She was the PTA President of Irving Elementary School in Dubuque and served on the Dubuque Community Development Advisory Commission. She and her husband, Chris, have two kids and live in Dubuque. They are members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. For more information about Lindsay James’ campaign, visit <a href="http://www.LindsayforIowa.com">www.LindsayforIowa.com</a> or follow her on social media on Facebook at Lindsay4Iowa, X at @Lindsay4Iowa, and Instagram @Lindsay4Iowa.

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Dubuque, IA - Today, Iowa Teamsters announced their endorsement of State Representative Lindsay James for Congress in Iowa’s Second Congressional District“As Iowa’s largest union, we represent workers from nearly every corner of the state’s economy. We see firsthand the challenges our working families face every day—and we recognize those who are truly fighting to make a difference,” said Jesse Case, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 238. “Lindsay James has consistently stood with the Iowa Teamsters, pushing back against corporate greed and special interests, and showing up when it mattered most. If we want Congress to put everyday people first again, it starts with electing Lindsay James.”Iowa Teamsters include Local 238, the largest union in the state, representing thousands of workers touching all aspects of Iowa’s economy, including representing public and private sector workers and members of law enforcement and health care workers.“I’m honored to have the support of the Iowa Teamsters. Iowans are working harder than ever to get ahead, but higher prices and stagnant wages are leaving hard working families behind,” said James. “In congress, I’ll stand up to special interests and fight for better pay, lower costs, and an economy that works for all Iowans.” ###About State Representative Lindsay JamesLindsay James has served in the Iowa House since 2019 and is an ordained Presbyterian chaplain. She was the PTA President of Irving Elementary School in Dubuque and served on the Dubuque Community Development Advisory Commission. She and her husband, Chris, have two kids and live in Dubuque. They are members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dubuque. For more information about Lindsay James’ campaign, visit <a href="http://www.LindsayforIowa.com">www.LindsayforIowa.com</a> or follow her on social media on Facebook at Lindsay4Iowa, X at @Lindsay4Iowa, and Instagram @Lindsay4Iowa.

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Housing: We must cut red tape and roll back tariffs on building materials so we can build millions of new homes. This is a simple supply and demand issue in many cases and if we can build a variety of entry level housing, provide first time home buyers with down payment assistance, we can give the American dream of owning your own home to the next generation.Childcare: We should cap costs based on the percentage of family income which will lower costs for families and boost those available to join the workforce.Utilities: We have to unleash the American energy enterprise and fast track innovative new sources of energy to bring down utilities costs. Hold large utility companies responsible for price gouging consumers.Food and Groceries: &nbsp;Congress has to take back control of the tariff power to combat rising costs, protect consumers against predatory spread pricing, and increase American food production and strengthen our supply chains by supporting local family farms.

Too many Iowans are living pay check to pay check, making impossible choices because of their financial realities.&nbsp; It’s the mom making the impossible choice, do I pay my utility bill or buy my child a winter coat. The Dad, do I put food on the table for my family, or pay the rent.&nbsp; No one should have to make these kinds of choices. DC politicians are turning a blind eye to challenges that hard working families face in our state. Instead of fighting for us, they are more concerned with their billionaire donors, and the predatory corporations that care more about their bottom line than the person behind it.

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Pass a Farm Bill: It’s been nearly a decade since we passed a substantive farm bill. Congress has abandoned Iowa farmers in a rapidly changing agricultural world. We need new leadership who will actually get a new farm bill over the finish line.Incentivize small and family owned farms to grow crops for food and rebuild our local production facilities and system so farmers have a place to sell their products.Nationalize Right to Repair to protect Iowan’s ability to fix their machinery and not have to take it back to the original manufacturer where they are charged hundreds or thousands of dollars to do something a farmer can do themself.&nbsp;Invest in sustainable agriculture practices like cover crops, wetlands, and prairies to increase soil health and protect water quality.End the devastating tariffs that have destroyed the decades of work done to secure foreign markets.

Iowa wouldn’t be Iowa without our farmers. I will always stand with the farmers— the stewards of our land, the hands that feed the people of the world, and the legacy of our state.&nbsp; Iowa farmers have had to fight through economic downturns, unpredictable markets, and rising costs. Our farmers cannot wait another decade to pass a new farm bill. They need leaders who will stand with them in the fight for their markets and their pocket books.

Pass Commonsense Immigration Reform: Congress has failed in its duty to fix our broken immigration system. We need to invest in border security, increase the number of immigration judges to deal with the massive backlog of cases, and create a path to citizenship for hard working, taxpaying people in this country.Reform ICE: ICE has been used to terrorize innocent and law abiding American citizens in cities across this country. We need new leadership, new training methods, and get back to the basics of targeting the worst of the worst.Common Sense Gun Safety: We need to get dangerous weapons out of criminals hands and follow our police officers guidance. We must close loopholes, mandate violent history checks, pass red flag laws, and ban assault weapons. As a mother, I should not be scared to send my child to school.Invest in Law Enforcement: Our police officers are on the front lines of the systemic problems in our society. We need to ensure law enforcement is fully funded, paid well, and their benefits are protected.

As a mother, I want my children and community to always be safe. But what is happening in America today is not making our communities safer. Congress has clearly failed on both immigration reform, and gun safety reform. We need new leadership who will move common sense policies forward to make sure that our country is safe and free.&nbsp;

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Dubuque, IA - Today, Ironworkers Local 89 announced their endorsement of State Representative Lindsay James in the race for Iowa’s Second Congressional District“At a time when working families are struggling most, we need a representative who will stand up to billionaires and corruption in DC. Lindsay James has been doing just that for the past 8 years in Des Moines because as a working mother, she knows the struggle everyday Iowans face. In Congress, we have no doubt she'll stand for us, not the wealthy and well connected.” said Business Manager Seth Gorman.Ironworkers Local 89 represents thousands of workers across northeast Iowa. People who do grueling manual labor and build our community, one structure at a time. “I’m honored to have the support of Ironworkers Local 89. Hard working Iowans deserve to get ahead, but politicians in DC are more concerned with lining their own pockets instead of lowering costs or raising wages for Iowans.” said James. “In Congress, I’ll stand up to corporate interests and fight for better pay, lower costs, and an economy that works for all Iowans.” ###About State Representative Lindsay JamesLindsay James has served in the Iowa House since 2019 and is an ordained Presbyterian chaplain. She was the PTA President of Irving Elementary School in Dubuque and served on the Dubuque Community Development Advisory Commission. She and her husband, Chris, have two kids and live in Dubuque. They are members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dubuque. For more information about Lindsay James’ campaign, visit <a href="http://www.LindsayforIowa.com">www.LindsayforIowa.com</a> or follow her on social media on Facebook at Lindsay4Iowa, X at @Lindsay4Iowa, and Instagram @Lindsay4Iowa.

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Protect the Department of Education: Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding flood into Iowa schools every year. It funds special education programs, school lunches, and para educators. President Trump has dismantled the department responsible for making sure our most vulnerable kids and communities are protected and that’s wrong.Invest in strong vocational and apprenticeship programs in our high schools to give kids multiple pathways to good paying jobs in Iowa.Raise Teacher Pay and Expectations: Our teachers are on the front lines of many societal problems, and we’ve increasingly asked them to do more with less.&nbsp; Our educators deserve better pay, benefits, and working conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As a working mom of two teenagers, I know what parents and kids are going through and it’s tough. Our kids are dealing with an education system that has been systemically underfunded, and Iowa is dealing with a Private School Voucher scheme designed to benefit the most fortunate amongst us. Education is the ultimate equalizer in our country. The government should make sure it stays that way. To fuel American innovation, our public education system must be robust, challenging, and state of the art. Congress has failed and we are letting our kids fall behind countries around the world.&nbsp;

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Dubuque, IA – This afternoon, the House of Representatives voted to pass a three year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, after Iowa Republicans did nothing for months to prevent these credits from expiring. State Representative and candidate for IA-02 Lindsay James released the following statement: “Too many of our neighbors face skyrocketing health care costs thanks to the failures of Washington and Iowa Republicans, who have done nothing to solve this problem. Iowans need someone who will bring real solutions to Washington to fix the skyrocketing costs of healthcare and insurance in our state. I am grateful that the House passed this bill to make sure the 26,000 Iowans in this district who depend on ACA tax credits will continue to be able to afford health insurance for another three years, but it’s not enough. I promise you I’ll fight every day to fix our system, so no Iowa family has to make the impossible choice between paying their health care premium or putting food on the table.” While Lindsay will fight to get costs down, IA-02 candidates Joe Mitchell and Shannon Lundgren would be a rubber stamp for their party bosses in voting to RAISE Iowans’ health care costs. ###About State Representative Lindsay JamesLindsay James has served in the Iowa House since 2019 and is an ordained Presbyterian chaplain. She was the PTA President of Irving Elementary School in Dubuque and served on the Dubuque Community Development Advisory Commission. She and her husband, Chris, have two kids and live in Dubuque. They are members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dubuque.

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Elect Democratic Women (EDW), the Congressional Member-led committee dedicated to electing Democratic women to Congress, announced its endorsement of Lindsay James for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.“Elect Democratic Women is proud to endorse Lindsay James for Congress. Lindsay has dedicated her life to public service — from serving as a chaplain, guiding people through some of their most difficult moments, to leading in the Iowa Legislature, where she has fought tirelessly for working families. She brings empathy, integrity, and a clear sense of purpose to everything she does. Lindsay understands that leadership isn’t about making noise — it’s about listening, building common ground, and delivering real results. She has the experience, the heart, and the determination to represent Iowans with strength and compassion in Congress. We are proud to support Lindsay as she works to represent the people of Iowa in Congress,” said Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Chair of Elect Democratic Women. “I am honored to receive the support of Elect Democratic Women,” said State Representative Lindsay James. “Whether fighting for good-paying jobs, strong public schools, and affordable health care as a state representative, or walking alongside people in their hardest moments as a chaplain, I’ve dedicated my career to putting Iowans first, and I have no intention of backing down. In Congress, I will build on that work as a steadfast advocate for Iowa families, fighting for a government that serves the people, not the powerful.”###Elect Democratic Women is a political organization led by current members of Congress, focused on electing more Democratic women to Congress. Since its inception in 2018, EDW has raised over $40 million and supported more than 200 women candidates.

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Medicare: I pledge to fight against any cuts to the care our seniors deserve. I will work to lower the Medicare buy in age to 55, and expand their ability to negotiate all drug prices so we can lower prescription costs.Medicaid: We must immediately reverse the disastrous cuts to Medicaid that have left rural healthcare providers under strain, and jeopardized services for Iowans.Price Transparency: Hospitals and Insurance Companies must provide transparency in what they are charging consumers and covering and I will hold them accountable to that.Recruit and Retain more doctors and nurses to make up for Iowa’s lack of medical professionals, especially in rural areas.Restore Roe v. Wade to be the law of the land and defend a woman’s right to make her own medical decision with her body.

No one in the United States should have to face bankruptcy because of a healthcare emergency. No one in our country should have to ration life saving medication because of high costs and deductibles, or travel hundreds of miles to receive quality care. As Iowa cancer rates increase and rural healthcare faces incredible financial strain, we need urgent policy changes.

My promise to you is that:I will never take corporate PAC money,I will vote to ban Congressional stock trading and ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists,and I will work to overturn Citizens United's decision.

Washington is riddled with corruption and greed. Our system of government has been rigged for billionaires and large corporations which seek only to expand their bottom line. Money in politics has led to toxic partisanship which seeks to divide us, distract us, and to keep us down. In order to create a healthier system, we have to get money out of politics.

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Dubuque, IA - Over the weekend, the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO met at their annual COPE Convention where their members voted to endorse State Representative Lindsay James in the race for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional district. “Lindsay James is the best candidate for working men and women, as well as their families.” said Iowa Federation of Labor President Charlie Wishman.The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO represents over 42,000 members of over 280 unions in Iowa.“I’m incredibly excited to have the endorsement from the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. Working Iowans are tired of the corruption in DC leading to impossible financial choices for their families. I look forward to going to Washington and fighting to increase wages and bring down the cost of housing, healthcare, and groceries to make Iowan’s lives easier.” said Lindsay James. ###About State Representative Lindsay JamesLindsay James has served in the Iowa House since 2019 and is an ordained Presbyterian chaplain. She was the PTA President of Irving Elementary School in Dubuque and served on the Dubuque Community Development Advisory Commission. She and her husband, Chris, have two kids and live in Dubuque. They are members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dubuque.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For more information about Lindsay James’ campaign, visit <a href="http://www.LindsayforIowa.com">www.LindsayforIowa.com</a> or follow her on social media on Facebook at Lindsay4Iowa, X at @Lindsay4Iowa, and Instagram @Lindsay4Iowa.

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