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Nunn Defends ACA Subsidies Amid Political Showdown in Iowa

1/30/2026

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U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) defended his vote to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.
He opposes the law but wants to help Iowans during the transition, noting about 126,000 Iowans rely on ACA subsidies, a stance analysts view as pivotal in a tossup race.
State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott criticized Nunn for past votes she says increased costs for Iowans.

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U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) defended his vote to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.
He opposes the law but wants to help Iowans during the transition, noting about 126,000 Iowans rely on ACA subsidies, a stance analysts view as pivotal in a tossup race.
State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott criticized Nunn for past votes she says increased costs for Iowans.