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Democrat
Nathan Sage
Iowa Democratic Senate nominee?
$106.1K
JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleChamber of commerce executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIowa
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BackgroundChamber of commerce executive
Notable personal detailsNathan Sage is an Iowa Democrat who filed to run for U.S. Senate in Iowa for the 2026 election cycle. He has been described in Iowa media as a Mason City native with a working-class background, and as a veteran. Sage has worked in chamber of commerce leadership and has also been described as a mechanic and sports radio host.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to help working-class Americans and reduce corporate/wealth concentration while also calling for tax relief for small businesses; emphasizes raising the minimum wage, negotiating prescription drug prices, and breaking up monopolies alongside proposals to reduce tax burdens on small businesses that compete with multinationals. Overall positions combine progressive priorities for workers and anti-monopoly action with at least one explicit pro-small-business tax-cut proposal, producing mixed signals on a single directional tax stance.
Healthcare
Supports treating healthcare as a human right, lowering prescription drug prices through government negotiation, and curbing private equity profiteering in elder care; advocates actions to expand access and reduce costs rather than adopting single-payer Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a secure border while also backing comprehensive immigration reform that creates a realistic pathway to citizenship for people already here; favors deporting and keeping out criminals. Emphasizes fixing the immigration system to allow lawful work and contribution while strengthening public safety.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting abortion access and explicitly endorses codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law. The campaign states he will fight for women’s right to choose and oppose politicians who restrict reproductive decisions.
Climate & Energy
Supports the U.S. becoming a clean energy leader, emphasizes wind energy benefits for Iowa, and calls for removing federal barriers to expand cleaner, stronger energy production and investment.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun safety and "common sense" gun laws and favors restrictions on assault-style weapons while emphasizing practical implementation and further study of how to enact those measures.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 3, 2026
Nathan Sage recently ended his campaign for the Iowa U.S. Senate race, saying fundraising had slowed and he could no longer continue. After dropping out, he endorsed Josh Turek in the Democratic primary. His exit narrows the Democratic field as the Iowa Senate race and other statewide contests draw more attention ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Articles
ATAmes Tribune4 months ago
Democrat Nathan Sage ends his campaign for Iowa's US Senate seat
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SSalon3 months ago
Special elections pattern suggests GOP could face rout in midterms
Positive
DMDes Moines Register20 days ago
National Democrats to spend $13M targeting Hinson in Iowa Senate race
Neutral
REReading Eagle30 days ago
Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost GOP
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.1M
$716.3K
$358.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.4M
$102.38
$1.4M
$95.5K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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