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flag Three Iowa Democratic pastors, including state senator Rev. Sarah Trone Garriott, are running for Congress in 2026, challenging the GOP’s religious monopoly with faith-based progressive policies.

flag In 2026, three Democratic pastors in Iowa, including Lutheran pastor and state senator Rev. flag Sarah Trone Garriott, are running for Congress, part of a growing national trend of progressive clergy entering politics. flag They aim to challenge the perception that Christianity aligns only with the Republican Party, using faith to advocate for healthcare access, immigration reform, and social justice. flag Their campaigns reflect a broader Democratic effort to engage religious voters authentically, countering the religious right’s dominance in political discourse. flag While facing criticism from conservative religious leaders, these candidates argue that faith can support progressive values and that diverse interpretations of religion are essential in public life.

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