The man who hopes to unseat 3rd District Congressional Republican incumbent David Young this fall, paid a visit to Atlantic over the weekend. Democrat Jim Mowrer, candidate for the US House of Representatives, met with 24 Cass County voters in Atlantic on Saturday, September 10th.

Photo provided by Sherry Toelle, Cass Co. Dem. Party Chair

At the Cass County Democratic Party Headquarters, Mowrer spoke about his childhood, growing up on a rural Boone County farm. His father died in a farming accident when Jim was 7 years old. The family lost their farm and moved into town, where his mother worked to support Jim and his sister. He cited Social Security survivor’s benefits as beneficial, keeping the family afloat financially. “I believe that when one of us falls, we are all better off when we help one another get back up and keep moving forward. I think that is what it’s all about.”

After graduating from high school, Jim joined the Iowa National Guard and was deployed for 23 months, serving in Iraq. He later served in the Pentagon as an analyst, saving money for the American taxpayer. Mowrer said he believes in passing paid family leave, fighting for income equality and getting dark money out of politics. “We need to raise the minimum wage. If you work forty hours a week in this country, you should not live in poverty,” Mowrer stated.

Mowrer answered questions from the audience regarding the military, gun control, and the budget. He plans to return to Cass County prior to the November elections. Mowrer lives in Des Moines with his wife Chelsey and their two sons, Carter and Jack.

(Press Release from the Cass Co. Democratic Party)