Politicians at the Iowa State Fair | Cedar Rapids News

Politicians are flooding the Iowa State Fair to connect with voters, turning fair food, speeches, and quirky activities into high-stakes campaign moments. From Rob Sand flipping pork chops to Ashley Hinson drawing big crowds at the Political Soapbox, candidates are blending politics with piggybacking on fair traditions. Even minor tensions and hecklers can’t dim the spotlight — this is where Iowa’s electorate gets a front-row seat to who’s running for governor and Senate, all while savoring bacon-brisket mac & cheese donuts and charity steer shows. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d8229ca2305c1ca