Clint Twedt-Ball
IA-02 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit executive
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationIowa
BackgroundNonprofit executive
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EducationUniversity of Iowa (graduate)
Notable personal detailsClinton Gene (Clint) Twedt-Ball is an Iowa-based nonprofit leader and United Methodist pastor running as a Democrat for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. He co-founded and led the Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25, which focuses on neighborhood revitalization and programs related to housing and food security, and he played a leadership role in local disaster recovery efforts after major storms and flooding. He graduated from the University of Iowa and attended seminary before serving as a pastor.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports public investment to boost rural economies and workforce development, stronger protections for unions, and targeted affordability measures including restoring tax credits for health insurance and programs to lower housing, energy, and grocery costs. Favors Farm Bill supports for family farmers, reining in tariffs that raise prices, and policies to break up monopolies and expand programs that help families afford basic needs. Emphasizes using federal resources and policy (including Medicare negotiation and a public option) to lower costs rather than broad tax cuts or deregulation.
Healthcare
Supports protecting Medicare and Medicaid, keeping rural hospitals open, lowering drug prices, creating an affordable public option, and working toward universal coverage. Prioritizes investments to address healthcare workforce shortages and medical research funding.
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Immigration & Border
Clint Twedt-Ball has made only limited public comments on immigration; public reporting notes he supports "reasonable immigration enforcement" and highlights his work with immigrant workers, but he has not published a detailed immigration policy on his campaign site. Available statements are descriptive and general rather than specifying concrete policy proposals.
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting soil and water through expanded conservation funding and programs to reduce flooding, and emphasizes investing in regional energy and utilities to strengthen rural economies. Promotes energy-efficient housing (net-zero homes) and policies that support farmers adopting conservation practices. Does not advocate for phasing out fossil fuels or Green New Deal–style language in the cited materials.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment while endorsing expanded background checks and red flag laws; emphasizes promoting safe gun ownership and working with law enforcement to reduce gun violence and improve public safety.
News
Clint Twedt-Ball is in the news as a candidate in Iowa’s primary season. Recent coverage places him in the broader field for the open U.S. Senate seat and points readers to candidate questionnaires and campaign positions. The reporting is mostly a preview of the race, with attention on issues like taxes, water quality, health care, and eminent domain.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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