Blum, a Republican who served two terms in Congress, is the latest candidate to jump into the GOP primary in the 2nd District.

On Thursday, Rod Blum announced he is running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. That is the seat currently held by Republican Ashley Hinson, who has announced she’s running for the outgoing ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A former Iowa Republican Congressman is looking to make his way back to Washington, D.C.

Republican and former Congressman Rod Blum kicked off his campaign with a press release on Thursday. He will compete for the seat in the second congresssional d ...

Rod Blum served two terms in Congress, defeating Democratic former Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy in 2014 in a Republican upset.