No Top of Ballot Candidates in First Day of Filing

No Top of Ballot Candidates in First Day of Filing

The first day of candidate filing Monday for the June 3 primary saw no congressional contenders at Secretary of State Mike Mauro's office. The biggest name to file was House Speaker Pat Murphy, who was one of 13 House members to file on day one.

Three newcomers joined the candidate ranks, all in open Republican seats. Mason City Democrat Lionel Foster is seeking the House District 13 seat being vacated by Republican Bill Schickel. The seat is a top Democratic target.

The other two new candidates are Republicans. In House District 55, Jason Schultz of Schleswig hopes to replace Clarence Hoffman. Chris Hagenow of Windsor Heights filed in House District 59, where Dan Clute is stepping down.

In past primary seasons, opening day has been followed by a relative lull of activity until a filing frenzy the final week. The deadline this year is March 14.

Incumbent Senators Filing February 25 (3D, 0R)

Brian Schoenjohn, D-Arlington, District 12

Tom Hancock, D-Epworth, District 16

Frank Wood, D-Eldridge, District 42

Incumbent Representatives Filing February 25 (11D, 2R)

Wes Whitead, D-Sioux City , District 1

Roger Wendt, D-Sioux City , District 2

Dwayne Alons, R-Hull , District 4

Henry Rayhons, R-Garner , District 11

Bob Kressig, D-Cedar Falls , District 19

Roger Thomas, D-Elkader , District 24

Tom Schueller, D-Maquoketa , District 25

Polly Bukta, D-Clinton , District 26

Pat Murphy, D-Dubuque , District 28

Dick Taylor, D-Cedar Rapids , District 33

Art Staed, D-Cedar Rapids , District 37

Kurt Swaim, D-Bloomfield , District 94

Paul Shomshor, D-Council Bluffs , District 100