“Mike Tupper, the first declared Democratic candidate in Iowa House district 52, spoke to Bleeding Heartland’s Laura Belin on January 8, 2026.

Tupper retired in January 2025 after being Marshalltown police chief for more than 13 years. He had a 32-year career in law enforcement, first working in Ottumwa, then becoming the police chief in Nevada (Story County), and then was hired to lead the Marshalltown Police Department.” More

Check out the Bleeding Heartland YouTube channel for more candidate interviews. There is a transcript and thorough summary of the interview there.

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https://www.miketupperforiowahouse.com/