A Hardin County Democrat has filed paperwork to run for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District seat currently represented by Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson of Marion.

Former Pine Lake State Park manager Don Primus of Steamboat Rock filed paperwork earlier this month with the Federal Election Commission to seek the seat.

Primus, who unsuccessfully ran for Hardin County supervisor in 2020, said he’s working to gather signatures required on nominating petitions to appear on the ballot in the June 2026 primary election. The 65-year-old said he does not yet have a campaign website or staff, but has been traveling to Democratic events, rallies and protests around the district to talk with voters about why he’s running for the seat.

Three other Democrats also are running for their party’s nomin

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