Following Gov. Kim Reynolds appointment of Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor, there will be a special election to fill Cournoyer’s seat in the Iowa Senate. Voters in Scott, Clinton and Jackson counties will vote Jan. 28 for a new state senator, Reynolds announced Monday. Candidates wanting to run for the seat have until Jan. 14 to file their paperwork.  CRGazette

Democrat Mike Zimmer has launched his campaign. Check out his Facebook page and campaign website mikezimmerforIowa .

Here is some starter info from Mike Zimmer’s FB page:

Hi friends, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m running for the Iowa Senate in District 35 in January’s Special Election!

As a lifelong Iowan, educator, coach, and president of the Central DeWitt School Board, I’ve dedicated my life to strengthening our communities and creating opportunities for people to succeed. I’m ready to bring bold, people-first solutions to the Statehouse.

Here’s what I’ll fight for:

✅ Stronger public schools that give every child the tools they need to thrive.

✅ Better wages for hardworking Iowans so families don’t just get by—they get ahead.

✅ Real stability for working families and opportunities that grow our middle class.

Tammy and I have been blessed to call Eastern Iowa home for 42 years. We’ve raised our five children here and are proud grandparents of ten! I’m running to ensure a better future for all Iowans—a future where our communities are stronger, our families are thriving, and our shared values lead the way.

Let’s get to work, together.