Staci Appel

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Appel ran for an open congressional seat in Iowa's 3rd congressional district. Incumbent congressman Tom Latham retired. [13] She initially stated she would run for the seat, before announcing that she would not run, citing family obligations, then reversing her decision again to commit to the race. [14] She faced Republican nominee David Young in the general election. [15] David Young won the election with 52.8% of the vote to Appel's 42.2%. [16]

Appel was endorsed by EMILY's List, [17] a political action committee that supports pro-choice female Democrats, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. [18] The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added her to their jumpstart program, which provides financial support. Stuart Rothenberg of Roll Call rated the race a "Pure Toss Up". [19]

In May 2014, a Republican spokesperson accused Appel of plagiarizing text from another candidate's website, something her campaign manager said he takes responsibility for. [20]

Personal life

Appel's husband, Brent R. Appel, serves on the Iowa Supreme Court. The Appels live with their six children in Ackworth, Iowa. [4] [9]

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  2. ↑ "Staci Appel – Iowa State Senate, Iowa City". Yatedo.com. October 5, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  3. ↑ "2014 Primary Election". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
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  9. 1 2 Jacobs, Jennifer (July 8, 2013). "In video, Democrat Staci Appel says she'd 'get things done' in Congress". Des Moines Register. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
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Staci Appel
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Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 37th district
In office
January 8, 2007 –January 10, 2011
Iowa Senate
Preceded by 37th District
2007–2011		Succeeded by
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