endorsements

Josh Turek

In the 2025 legislative session, Eric was instrumental with his grassroots lobby effort. He worked diligently to get acceptance from both sides of the aisle, resulting in two unanimous votes in the House of Representatives. This is how the legislative process should work.

Josh Turek, Iowa House Representative
District 20 (2022–26)

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Makes Primary and General Election Endorsements at Biennial Committee on Political Education Convention

DES MOINES, IA – On Saturday, April 11th, the locals of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO gathered at the COPE (Committee on Political Education) Convention to make endorsements for the 2026 election cycle. 

“After careful consideration at the local and state level as labor bodies, we as the labor movement of Iowa have come to the consensus that these are the candidates that are the best for working men and women, as well as their families,” said Charlie Wishman, president of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO.

Linda Nelson

Eric Armstrong will hit the ground running as the next state Representative from Iowa House District 20. Eric has spent time at the state Capitol successfully lobbying for an issue important to his neighborhood. Reaching legislators in both caucuses, Eric made the difference for his neighbors!  

Now he’s working hard, knocking over 5,000 doors and speaking with over 2,000 of your neighbors, learning what is important to you! Please join me in supporting Eric Armstrong for Iowa House District 20.

Linda Nelson was an elementary classroom teacher in the Council Bluffs Community School District for 37 years. She served in the Iowa House from 1993–1996 and as President of the Iowa State Education Association from 2004–2008.

Sean Bagniewski

Eric is one of the hardest-working leaders for Iowa that I know. He delves into the issues, he proudly advocates for his district at the statehouse, and he works long hours to talk to everyone - regardless of party. I can’t wait to work with him and see the bipartisan victories that he’ll deliver for Western Iowa.

Sean Bagniewski, Iowa House Representative District 35

Charlie McConkey

Eric has been a strong advocate for our community. He understands what it takes to raise a family and how hard it can be to live paycheck to paycheck. There’s no better candidate to represent me in Des Moines. 

Charlie McConkey,
Iowa House Representative, 2015–23