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Mike Frantz

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Mike Frantz
Candidate for State Senate
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Biography
Mike Frantz is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 3. A retired college admissions, financial aid, and marketing consultant from Storm Lake, Frantz announced his campaign with a focus on "planting hope" and addressing the needs of constituents. He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.
Top Priorities
  • strengthening education from kindergarten through college
  • expanding personal freedoms
  • relying on science to guide policy decisions on issues like water quality and public health
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