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Democrats and Authenticity

JD Scholten, a Democratic Party...litico Sioux City United States

JD Scholten, a Democratic Party Representative of District 1 in the Iowa House, greets fans before playing baseball for the Sioux City Explorers against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. KC McGinnis for Politico Sioux City United States

The Sioux City Explorers play a...litico Sioux City United States

The Sioux City Explorers play against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. JD Scholten, a Democratic Party Representative of District 1 in the Iowa House, is a pitcher for the team. KC McGinnis for Politico Sioux City United States

Joe Prior-Miller and Jason Mari...litico Sioux City United States

Joe Prior-Miller and Jason Marienau watch the Sioux City Explorers play against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The friends are regulars at Explorers games and greeted JD Scholten, a Democratic Party Representative of District 1 in the Iowa House and a pitcher for the Explorers, during the game. KC McGinnis for Politico Sioux City United States

Jason Marienau watches a foul b...litico Sioux City United States

Jason Marienau watches a foul ball fly overhead during the Sioux City Explorers' game against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Marienau, a regular at Explorers games, greeted JD Scholten, a Democratic Party Representative of District 1 in the Iowa House and a pitcher for the Explorers, during the game. KC McGinnis for Politico Sioux City United States

June Mikkelson holds a bag of b...litico Sioux City United States

June Mikkelson holds a bag of baseballs signed by JD Scholten, a Democratic Party Representative of District 1 in the Iowa House and a pitcher for the Sioux City Explorers, during the team's game against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Mikkelson arranged a "Show up For Scholten" night for fans of Scholten to watch him play on Friday, August 8, 2025. KC McGinnis for Politico Sioux City United States

Slider, the mascot for the Siou...litico Sioux City United States

Slider, the mascot for the Sioux City Explorers, greets fans while the team plays against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. JD Scholten, a Democratic Party Representative of District 1 in the Iowa House, is a pitcher for the Explorers. KC McGinnis for Politico Sioux City United States

JD Scholten, a Democratic Party Representative for District 1 in the Iowa House, looks through items in his home in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Scholten, who works in the Iowa legislature and frequently tours with his team, is rarely at his Sioux City home. KC McGinnis for Politico Sioux City United States

A patriotic balloon waves while...3, 2025. Montrose United States

A patriotic balloon waves while Zach Wahls greets Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Esther Tweedy of Donnellson, Io...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Esther Tweedy of Donnellson, Iowa cuts a pie while Zach Wahls greets Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Zach Wahls greets Iowans while ...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Zach Wahls greets Iowans while his wife, Chloe Angyal walks by with their son Elijah at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Chloe Angyal holds her son Elij...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Chloe Angyal holds her son Elijah while her husband Zach Wahls greets Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Zach Wahls poses for a portrait...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Zach Wahls poses for a portrait with the Mississippi River in the background at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Jerry and Diane Kearns of Keoku...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Jerry and Diane Kearns of Keokuk, Iowa serve ice cream as Zach Wahls greets Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Zach Wahls speaks to Iowans at ...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Zach Wahls speaks to Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

A resident wears politically-th...3, 2025. Montrose United States

A resident wears politically-themed apparel as Zach Wahls greets Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

A resident stands in a kitchen,...3, 2025. Montrose United States

A resident stands in a kitchen, apparently with his eyes closed, Zach Wahls greets Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Residents greet candidates for ...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Residents greet candidates for public office at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Zach Wahls holds his son, Elija...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Zach Wahls holds his son, Elijah, while speaking to Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

Sweat lines the back of a resid...3, 2025. Montrose United States

Sweat lines the back of a resident's shirt as Zach Wahls greets Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States

A volunteer puts away chairs as...3, 2025. Montrose United States

A volunteer puts away chairs as Zach Wahls greets Iowans at a Lee County Democratic Party event in Montrose, Iowa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Montrose United States