(Radio Iowa) – Two of the Iowa Democrats running for congress are calling on President Biden to end his bid for reelection. Christina Bohannan of Iowa City is the Democrat running against Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Bohannan says it’s time for Biden to pass the torch to a new generation of leadership. Sarah Corkery of Cedar Falls is the Democrat runninng against Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. Corkery says now is the time for Biden to pass the torch to Vice President Harris. State Auditor Rob Sand — the only Democrat elected to state office — and Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart have not responded this week to Radio Iowa messages seeking comment about Biden’s candidacy.

Ryan Melton of Nevada, the Democrat running against Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra, issued a statement on social media last wek. Melton said it’s fair to question whether Biden or Trump are fit to serve a second term. Radio Iowa also has reached out to several Iowans who’ll be delegates at next month’s Democratic National Convention. Only one responded, noting by party rules he is a committed Biden delegate. One Democrat serving in the state legislature has called on Biden to end his campaign.

Christina Bohannan of Iowa City, the Democratic nominee in Iowa’s first congressional district, pictures as she delivered her nominating petitions for the June 2024 Primary. (RI file photo)

Representative Austin Baeth of Des Moines posted a statement on social media on Monday, saying Biden did follow through on his Build Back Better agenda, but Baeth said to ensure the durability of his handiwork, Biden must pass the wrench to the next generation.