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Nathan Sage | |
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| Born | Nathan Sage (1984 or 1985?), Age 40 Mason City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Education | Kansas State University |
| Occupation(s) | News Director, soldier |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Amanda Sutherland-Sage |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Campaign website |
Nathan Sage (Born 1984 or 1985) is currently running as a democrat against Joni Ernst in the 2026 United States Senate election in Iowa.[1] was the Executive Director of Knoxville, Iowa Chamber of Commerce.[2] He is also a former News Director and Sports Director, a former mechanic, and a former Corporal of the US Army. Sage is currently a Democratic candidate in the 2026 United States Senate election in Iowa, challenging incumbent Senator Joni Ernst.[3]
Early life
[edit]Sage was born in Mason City, Iowa, where he grew up in a trailer park.[4]
Military service, education, and Early Career
[edit]Sage was deployed to Iraq in 2004 and 2006 while serving in the US Marines. During his first deployment in 2004, he worked in security operations. During his second deployment, he worked as a mechanic. He went to Iraq for a third time in 2010 as a mechanic, this time in the US Army.[1] After serving in the military, he used the G.I. Bill to attend Kansas State University.[4] After he graduated college, Sage moved back to Iowa were he worked for two radio station, serving as a sports and news director.[1]
Political career
[edit]2026 Senate election
[edit]Before he ran for the Senate, Sage worked for two years as an Executive Director of Knoxville, Iowa Chamber of Commerce.[2][5]
In April of 2025, Sage announced his intention to run as a Democrat against two-term Republican Joni Ernst in the 2026 United States Senate election in Iowa.[6] Nathan Sage was the first Democrat to formally launch a Senate campaign against Ernst.[1]In his campaign video, Sage called Ernst a "corporate Republican" then soon after saying that “There’s a war at home and we’re losing. Unions under attack. Farmers f---ed over. … The economy is rigged, and those in power don’t give a damn. They’re the ones doing it,” He then said about the Democratic Party that he wanted “to tear the Democratic Party down and build it back up from the studs,” because according to him, it was out of touch with Americans.[3] Sage also said that he would kick off his campaign by travelling around Iowa to have conversations with voters.[4]
During the campaign, Sage said that he was running a campaign centered on fighting for the working class, tackling corruption in Washington, and supporting veterans, small businesses, small towns and family farms.[7] Sage also spoke out against the budget cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, commenting on Joni Ernst supporting it by saying “I mean it’s a travesty that’s she’s ok with 80,000 plus VA jobs going away and when she’s a veteran you’re supposed to be not leaving fallen comrades behind and I think that’s what she’s doing.”[8]
On May 30, Nathan Sage went to meet with voters in Parkersburg, Iowa where he sat down with a voter after she was visibly frustrated with Joni Ernst Town Hall, to which he responded "“I’m here to meet with potential constituents and people looking for another option especially when it comes to Joni Ernst,” and “There’s a lot of energy, and yeah, a lot of anger. But that anger is coming from a place of caring.” Later at the event, Sage responded to a person who was worried about veterans care, to were he responded with “I’m glad they showed up,” and “They didn’t have to. But I think they’re looking for something different. And I want them to know I’m here, I hear them—and I’ll fight for them.”[9]
Personal life
[edit]Sage is currently married to Amanda Sutherland-Sage and a father of two. And they currently reside in Indianola, Iowa.[10]
References
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- ^ a b c d Martin, Sabine (May 6, 2025). "US Senate Democratic challenger Nathan Sage focuses campaign on working-class issues". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved June 10, 2025.}
- ^ a b Sampson, Clayton (June 13, 2025). "Let's Talk Knoxville – Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nathan Sage". KNIA. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ a b "This Iowan's raw anger could make him the new anti-Trump | Washington Post". The Washington Post. May 13, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c Gerlock, Grant (April 16, 2025). "Democrat Nathan Sage announces run for Republican Sen. Joni Ernst's seat". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ Brennan, Paul (May 21, 2025). "'I want clean water. I want clean air': Democrat Nathan Sage brings Senate campaign to Iowa City". Little Village Magazine. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Jacobson, Ophelie (April 17, 2025). "Democratic challenger announces bid against incumbent Sen. Joni Ernst". KCCI. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ Barton, Tom (May 18, 2025). "'Pissed off' Nathan Sage taps into working Iowans' anger during Cedar Rapids stop". The Gazette. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ Staff, KCRG (May 18, 2025). "Nathan Sage meets with voters in Cedar Rapids at campaign stop for 2026 senate run". KCRG. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ "After Ernst's town hall, Democrat Nathan Sage meets with frustrated voters in Parkersburg". KGAN. May 30, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ About Nathan Sage Retrieved June 12, 2025.