Iowa Democrat Nathan Sage Challenges Sen. Joni Ernst, Targets Musk's Influence
April 16, 2025Iowa Democrat Nathan Sage has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Joni Ernst and openly criticizing tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence in politics.
In a bold move against the backdrop of Iowa’s political landscape, Nathan Sage, a Marine and Army veteran, has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 U.S. Senate election, aiming to unseat Republican Senator Joni Ernst. Sage, who currently serves as the executive director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, launched his campaign with a video that not only introduces his working-class background but also takes a direct shot at the influence of billionaires like Elon Musk in American politics.