Clint stocking shelves at the Clarksville Food Pantry in Butler County on December 1.
Clint Twedt-Ball Announces he has Visited All 22 Counties in Iowa’s Second Congressional District
Today, Clint Twedt-Ball announced that he has visited all twenty-two counties in Iowa’s Second Congressional District since launching his campaign for Congress. His final stop was on December 1 in Butler County, where Clint dropped off donated food and toured the Clarksville Food Pantry.
“Being a Representative is about listening to Iowans and then taking action to improve their lives. As I’ve traveled this district and had conversations with Iowans from all walks of life, there is one thing nearly everyone agrees we need: change,” Twedt-Ball said.
“During my 20 years leading Matthew 25, the nonprofit I founded, I learned that creating change starts with showing up, listening to people’s goals and aspirations and then taking action. So that’s what I’ve done in this campaign. I’ve visited with seniors on a fixed income struggling under crushing healthcare costs, parents worried about the state of Iowa’s education system, and young people uncertain about what a future in Iowa looks like.”
“Iowans are tired of our angry, broken political system, with the culture of contempt and shameless self-enrichment by career politicians in both parties. They are looking for a new kind of politics where we listen to each other and solve problems. I know if we elect the right leaders, we can build a better future for Iowa, with better healthcare, better schools, and stronger communities.”
Clint’s stops included candidate forums, county party events, and visits to farms, food banks, economic development organizations and small businesses. He has driven nearly 3,800 miles across northeast Iowa to meet Iowans where they are.
Clint plans to visit every county again early next year to hold listening sessions, town halls and meet and greets. A public schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
About Clint
Clint Twedt-Ball is a United Methodist pastor and founder of Matthew 25, a Cedar Rapids nonprofit focused on affordable housing, food, and education. Clint played a pivotal role in recovery efforts after the 2008 flood and the 2020 derecho. His organization recruited thousands of volunteers, rehabbed over 1,000 homes, and has driven millions of dollars of investment into core neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids.
Clint was born and raised in Iowa and has dedicated his life to building up his community and stepping in when the system is broken. He is centering his campaign on his optimistic leadership that has proven to bring people together through difficult times. Clint is committed to fighting rising costs, chaos, and corruption and finding common ground on solutions to make sure everyone has the opportunity to reach their God-given potential.
About the Race
Iowa’s second congressional district spans the northeast part of the state and includes Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Waverly, Waterloo, and Grinnell.
With incumbent Rep. Ashley Hinson running for Senate, the seat is open this cycle and Cook Political Report has shifted the race towards Democrats. It is one of only four open seats Democrats are targeting in the country.
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