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Jim Carlin

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Jim Carlin
Candidate for U.S. Senate
REP
Biography
Jim Carlin is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa's 2026 primary. A Sioux City attorney and former Iowa state senator, he has campaigned on conservative legal, fiscal, and constitutional issues in prior statewide races.
Top Priorities
  • Limited government and constitutional rights
  • Lower taxes and reduced federal spending
  • Border security and public safety
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