Iowa Democrat wins House race after suspending campaign

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 23:21 · Archive

Eric Armstrong won a western Iowa state House race on 55% of votes despite suspending his campaign in September due to health issues.

Eric Armstrong won election to represent a western Iowa state House district on Tuesday, receiving 55% of votes from more than 8,000 voters in the district. His name remained on the ballot despite his suspension of the campaign in September.

In a Facebook post in September, Armstrong said he was facing 'personal health issues that require my full attention and immediate care' and was 'stepping down from my campaign, effective immediately' to prioritise his health. He asked voters for understanding and privacy regarding his 'deeply difficult choice'.

Armstrong said in a post Thursday that he was proud of his victory and would be 'open and upfront about what comes next'. 'The voters of District 20 sent a clear message about the direction they want for Iowa,' he wrote, 'and I will make sure that message is carried to the Capitol in January.' He succeeds Josh Turek, the current Democratic state representative who won his bid for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The district backed Republican President Donald Trump two years ago.

How it is being reported

• Iowa Democrat wins state House race despite suspending campaign in SeptemberA Democrat has won a western Iowa legislative district despite suspending his campaign two months ago due to health issues.News4Jax · 5 Nov, 22:44
• Iowa Democrat wins state House race despite suspending campaign in SeptemberA Democrat has won a western Iowa legislative district despite suspending his campaign two months ago due to health issues.Clickorlando · 5 Nov, 22:44

In this story: Eric Armstrong · Josh Turek · Iowa · District 20

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