Sen. Mark Kelly calls for Iowans to elect Democrats so Congress can investigate Trump ‘corruption’

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 1,186

Last Updated: 4 days, 21 hours ago

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CLEAR LAKE — Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona told Iowa Democrats Thursday their state plays a vital role in combating the “corruption” of President Donald Trump by helping decide control of Congress in 2026 through competitive elections for the U.S. Senate and House.

Kelly, a former astronaut and naval officer, delivered the keynote address for the Iowa Wing Ding, an annual Democratic fundraiser hosted at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. He asked the crowd …

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