Iowa state Sen. Randy Feenstra (R) defeated controversial Rep. Steve KingSteven (Steve) Arnold KingThe Hill’s Morning Report – Trump mobilizes military against ‘angry mob,’ holds controversial photo opFive things to watch in Tuesday’s primariesKey races to watch in Tuesday’s primariesMORE (R-Iowa) in the Republican primary in the state’s 4th District on Tuesday, ending the firebrand congressmans nearly two-decade run in the House.
The win increases the likelihood the heavily Republican district will remain in GOP hands. Feenstra will face off in November against Democrat J.D. Scholten, who is running for the seat for a second consecutive time and was unopposed in his party’s contest.
Feenstra was leading with 46 percent of the vote compared to King’s 36 percent, with 96 percent of precincts reporting, according to the Associated Press.
I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support over the past 17 months that made tonight possible and I thank Congressman King for his decades of public service,” Feenstra said in a statement.
“As we turn to the General Election, I will remain focused on my plans to deliver results for the families, farmers and communities of Iowa,” he added. “But first, we must make sure this seat doesnt land in the hands of Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump praises ‘domination’ of DC protestersPelosi, Schumer say treatment of protesters outside White House ‘dishonors every value that faith teaches us’Democrats call for Congress to take action following death of George FloydMORE and her liberal allies in Congress.
King has built a reputation as one of the most controversial members of Congress. His remarks about race and immigration have drawn the ire of both Democrats and Republicans.
House GOP leaders moved last year to strip King of his committee assignments in the chamber after comments he made to The New York Times questioning why white supremacy and white nationalism were considered offensive.
Kings inflammatory remarks and removal from key House panels, including the Judiciary and Agriculture committees, prompted a wave of primary challenges. In all, four Republicans vied to oust King on Tuesday, though Feenstra was considered the top challenger.
Feenstra seized on Kings removal from his committees, billing himself throughout the primary as an effective legislator who would support President TrumpDonald John TrumpSessions accepts ‘Fox News Sunday’ invitation to debate, Tuberville declinesPriest among those police cleared from St. John’s Church patio for Trump visitTrump criticizes CNN on split-screen audio of Rose Garden address, protesters clashing with policeMOREs agenda. King, meanwhile, cast himself as a hardline conservative who has succeeded over the years in moving the political center in the country further to the right.
Polls showed a tight race between King and Feenstra in the lead-up to the primary Tuesday. An internal survey for Feenstras campaign showed the state senator trailing King by only 3 points within the polls margin of error. Another survey from the left-leaning firm Public Policy Polling released earlier this month showed Feenstra leading King by 4 points.
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