Rod Blum, 一位前爱荷华州代表, 正在再次竞选国会, 目的是夺回他在2026年的旧席位。 Rod Blum, a former Iowa rep, is running again for Congress, aiming to reclaim his old seat in 2026.

前爱荷华州代表罗德·布卢姆在2018年输给民主党艾比·芬克瑙尔之后,再次竞选国会,试图重新获得他在第二区原来的席位。 Former Iowa Representative Rod Blum is running for Congress again, seeking to reclaim his former seat in the 2nd District after losing to Democrat Abby Finkenauer in 2018. 他的目标是取代正在竞选参议院的共和国阿什利·欣森。 He aims to replace Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running for the Senate. 共和党人布鲁姆已将 250,000 万美元的自有资金投入到他的竞选活动中，并强调边境安全、驱逐犯罪移民、公平贸易协议、能源独立和公共安全。 Blum, a Republican, has invested $250,000 of his own money into his campaign and emphasizes border security, deporting criminal immigrants, fair trade deals, energy independence, and public safety. 他强调了他的国会经验和商业背景, 在拥挤的初选中与其他共和党人竞争. He highlights his congressional experience and business background, competing against other Republicans in a crowded primary. 预计这场比赛将具有竞争力,主要定于明年夏天和2026年11月举行大选。 The race is expected to be competitive, with the primary set for next summer and the general election in November 2026.