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Battleground Iowa House race takes bizarre turn with alleged RFK Jr. intervention

Source: Politico June 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM (5 days ago) Iowa House

A Republican candidate seeking to challenge Iowa GOP Rep. Zach Nunn's House seat claims he is facing a pressure campaign allegedly involving RFK Jr. supporters. The incident has injected unusual drama into what was already shaping up to be a competitive battleground race in Iowa.

Key Points

  • Marco Battaglia alleges a coordinated pressure campaign against his candidacy in Iowa's House race
  • The alleged intervention involves supporters or associates of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
  • The race involves challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Zach Nunn in a battleground district