Democrat Sarah Corkery is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Nov. 5 general election for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.
Hinson is seeking a third term.
The 2nd District encompasses 22 counties in northeast Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Dubuque.
To help voters make a decision on casting their ballot, the Des Moines Register sent questions to all federal, Des Moines area legislative and local candidates running for political office this year. Their answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Who is Sarah Corkery?
- Age: 48.
- Party: Democrat.
- Where grew up: Hudson.
- Current town of residence: Cedar Falls.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College (Communication & Business)
- Occupation: Co-owner Corkery & Corkery.
- Political experience and civic activities: Federal lobbying with National Breast Cancer Coalition, co-builder of Place to Play Park in Cedar Falls, lifelong Democrat.
Who is Ashley Hinson?
- Age: 41.
- Party: Republican.
- Where grew up: Des Moines.
- Current town of residence: Marion.
- Education: Valley High School in West Des Moines; degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Southern California.
- Occupation: Congresswoman, formerly a state representative and news anchor at KCRG.
- Political experience and civic activities: Currently serving on the House Appropriations Committee and Select Committee on Competition with the Chinese Communist Party; formerly a member of the Iowa House of Representatives; involved with local charities in the community