Statewide Iowa — Republican Chuck Grassley announced at 4 a.m. Friday morning that he is running for re-election to an eighth term in the U.S. Senate. Grassley’s campaign account on Twitter features a photo of Grassley in a corn field, with a sentence quoting Grassley as saying he “has a lot more to do, for Iowa.” During an interview earlier this month, Grassley said he was gauging the opinions of Iowans on the topic.
Grassley celebrated his 88th birthday on Friday. He is one of seven senators who are in their 80s and he says his age is no reason to retire from the Senate.
Grassley says he’s had a physical, is healthy and goes for a run before sunrise six days a week. Grassley could face a GOP Primary challenger next year, as Republican State Senator Jim Carlin of Sioux City announced earlier this year he’s running for the U.S. Senate. Two Democrats have announced they’re seeking a spot on the 2022 ballot to challenge Grassley. Abby Finkenauer of Cedar Rapids is a former member of the U.S. House. Dave Muhlbauer of Manilla is a former Crawford County Supervisor.
