State Sen. Zach Wahls shows the 2011 viral video of his address before the Iowa House in defense of same-sex families in a video announcing his run for U.S. Senate, June 2025.

By Tom Rocklin, Iowa City

I’ve known Zach Wahls since he was a boy. He is committed to fighting for all of Iowa’s families, whatever they look like, and he’s got the smarts, the drive, and the energy to do it. Zach has a deep understanding of Iowa’s and the nation’s challenges and the policy levers available to address them. He’s represented a state senate district with a significant rural element as well as an urban element and he has been committed to understanding the issues all of his constituents face. 

It’s time for a new generation of Democrats in Washington. I’ll be voting for Zach Wahls for U.S. Senate, and I hope you’ll join me.

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