Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa, discusses the 2026 election, key races, and the party's work in the final weeks of the campaign.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa, discusses the 2026 election, key races, and the party's work in the final weeks of the campaign.
Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table is Brianne Pfannenstiel, chief politics reporter for The Des Moines Register.
Program support provided by: Iowa Bankers Association and Robert and Doreen Sheppard.
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