The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a critique of Democratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, who is challenging Republican incumbent Zach Nunn in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. The committee accused her of voting to protect people convicted of serious crimes, including murderers and child rapists, in an effort to shape voters’ perceptions of her record. Trone Garriott holds a fundraising advantage, but the unofficial straw poll at the Iowa State Fair gave Nunn a substantial lead. Prediction-market pricing also showed a slight increase in the probability of a Republican candidate winning by at least 12%, while the broader race remains highly competitive.
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