Zach Nunn
Coverage of Zach Nunn in the Nexus archive.
- Battleground Iowa House race takes bizarre turn with alleged RFK Jr. intervention
A Libertarian candidate in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District claims Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and GOP Rep. Zach Nunn pressured him to drop out of the race. Battaglia was removed from the ballot for not using his legal name but plans to appeal. Kennedy allegedly warned that a Democratic victory would harm him personally.
- Voters select candidates in key House districts that could decide the majority
Republican Rep. Zach Nunn and Democratic challenger Sarah Trone Garriott will face off in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. The race is considered a key House district that could influence the majority.
- Nunn, Trone Garrett to face off in Iowa House election
GOP Rep. Zach Nunn and state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) are projected to face off in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District in November. Both ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Nunn is a member of the Iowa Air National Guard and served in the Iowa House.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa’s state primary
Iowa's state primary features competitive races for open seats due to the retirements of Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Key contests include Senate nominations with Ashley Hinson and Jim Carlin (Republicans) and Josh Turek and Zach Wahls (Democrats), as well as a gubernatorial race with multiple Republican candidates. The outcomes could influence the 2028 election and midterm control of Congress.
- Iowa Dem admits being ‘uncomfortable’ with whiteness as she seeks to flip competitive House seat
Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott admitted to feeling uncomfortable with the whiteness of her hometown in Minnesota, sparking criticism as she runs for Congress in a competitive district. Trone Garriott is seeking to unseat incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn. The comments have raised concerns about her suitability to represent the predominantly white district.
- Iowa Dem admits being ‘uncomfortable’ with whiteness as she seeks to flip competitive House seat
Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott admitted feeling uncomfortable with the whiteness of her hometown in Minnesota, sparking criticism as she runs for Congress in a competitive district. She is running unopposed in the Democratic primary and seeks to unseat incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn. The comments have been criticized by Republicans, who argue they are out of step with the district's demographics.
- 173 House Democrats vote against resolution honoring police amid rising attacks
House Democrats split over a resolution backing law enforcement, with 173 voting against it and 29 voting in favor, as assaults on officers surged last year. The resolution paid tribute to the sacrifice of law enforcement officers and criticized the defund the police movement. Every GOP lawmaker present supported the measure.
- 173 House Democrats vote against resolution honoring police amid rising attacks
The US House of Representatives voted on a resolution honoring law enforcement, with 29 Democrats supporting it and 173 opposing it, amid rising attacks on police officers. The resolution criticized the defund the police movement and credited the Trump administration's law and order policies for reducing violent crime. The vote came during National Police Week, which honors fallen law enforcement officers.
- Iowa Dem’s Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments resurface in tight House race: 'Downright shameful'
State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott is facing backlash for her 2021 Muslim prayer on the Iowa Senate floor and comments on representation being 'too white'. She believes diverse communities should be heard and represented. Her opponent, Rep. Zach Nunn, has criticized her comments.
- Iowa Dem’s Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments resurface in tight House race: 'Downright shameful'
State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott faced backlash for offering a Muslim prayer on the Iowa Senate floor and commenting on the lack of diversity in representation, sparking controversy in her bid to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Garriott's actions were seen as an attempt to promote inclusivity, but opponents criticized her for being insincere. The incident highlights the challenges of representing diverse communities in politics.
- ‘The Kamala Harris problem’: Vance’s 2028 hopes hinge on Trump, Iowa Republicans say
Vice President JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential run is linked to President Donald Trump's performance, with Iowa Republicans hopeful that Vance can help turn the economy around. Vance's fate is tied to Trump's accomplishments and approval ratings. The economy and Trump's policies are major concerns for Iowa voters.
- Iowa farmer says Trump's "golden age of agriculture" rhetoric "doesn't match the reality"
Vice President JD Vance is campaigning in Iowa for Republican Rep. Zach Nunn, while CBS News senior correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the event, which contrasts with a farmer's view on Trump's agricultural rhetoric.
- Republicans fret over Iowa as tough midterm races develop
Republicans are concerned about Iowa in the upcoming midterm races, with Rep. Zach Nunn being mentioned in the context of Washington in 2024. The situation indicates tough races are developing. Republicans are fretting over the potential outcomes.
- House Republicans Warn That the America’s Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China
House Republicans, including Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn, and Mike Lawler, emphasized Bitcoin's role in national security and economic competition with China during a Bitcoin 2026 Conference panel. They argued that U.S. inaction in the crypto sector risks ceding leadership to China, while advocating for regulatory clarity to foster innovation and counter authoritarian threats.
- Lutheran minister and House candidate under fire after recounting her part in satanist couple's wedding
Democratic House candidate Sarah Trone Garriott faces backlash after a 2023 video resurfaced detailing her role in officiating a satanist couple's wedding in 2006 while serving as a Lutheran intern pastor. The incident has drawn criticism in her competitive Iowa congressional race against Rep. Zach Nunn, who accuses her of clashing with traditional Christian values.
- Lutheran minister and House candidate under fire after recounting her part in satanist couple's wedding
Democratic House candidate Sarah Trone Garriott faces backlash after a 2023 video resurfaced detailing her role in officiating a satanist couple's wedding in 2006. The incident, which she framed as a 'spiritual lesson' about love, has drawn criticism in her campaign to unseat Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn, with opponents accusing her of clashing with Christian values.
- Scoop: Vance heading to Iowa for campaign events
Vice President Vance is traveling to Iowa for campaign events ahead of the fall midterms to support Republican candidates. His visit includes appearances with GOP Rep. Zach Nunn and Turning Point USA, signaling potential 2028 presidential ambitions.
- 'Pagan' outreach, Wiccan prayer defense could haunt Dem in battleground race
Republican opponents are attacking Iowa Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott for her past support of a Wiccan-led statehouse prayer, citing her 2015 op-ed defending the practice. Garriott, a Lutheran minister, faces criticism from GOP figures like RNC spokesman Zachary Kraft, who mock her religious views. The controversy stems from her advocacy for inclusive Christian values and her criticism of lawmakers who boycotted the pagan ritual.
- 'Pagan' outreach, Wiccan prayer defense could haunt Dem in battleground race
Republican attacks on Iowa Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott focus on her past defense of a Wiccan-led statehouse prayer and her op-eds criticizing Christian lawmakers. The GOP is leveraging her 2015 writings to challenge her in a battleground race against Rep. Zach Nunn.