Franken

Born and raised in Lebanon, Iowa — a small farming community of fewer…

Democrat Mike Franken is launching his first campaign ad of the general election as he seeks to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley.The ad, called "Truth to Power," began airing Tuesday. It focuses on Franken's military background…

Retired Navy Admiral Mike Franken is on the ballot this November running as the Democrat to unseat long-time Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley. Polls have shown Grassley more vulnerable this…

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is beating Democrat challenger Mike Franken by 8 percent among likely Iowa voters, new polling shows, in what could be his closest race since first winning his Senate seat more than 40 years ago. The…

The three Democrats competing to flip the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Chuck Grassley said the country needs to do more to crack down on hate crimes and address gun violence in the wake of a racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New…

FRANKEN: "I think Iowans and this nation are looking for serious leaders, people who break from party politics and are issues-oriented. Those that want to find solutions, that are blessed in compassion and intellect. And I think from…

Democrat Mike Franken is the first Iowa U.S. Senate candidate of the 2022 election cycle to hit the airwaves, launching television ads in the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids media markets this week. Franken, who is seeking the Democratic…