Campaign Dispatch
News & Press Releases
Learn more about the campaign and follow our journey as we challenge the political establishment.
News Story: Politico
A Libertarian challenger in a top Iowa battleground says Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the district's current representative, GOP Rep. Zach Nunn, privately pressured him to drop out... Read the full story here.
Interview: Heavy Radio Podcast
On Heavy Radio 63, Marco is joined by Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand. Marco and Rob talk about Rob's work for the State of Iowa, his book, big foot hunters, and more. Listen here.
Candidate Survey: Ballotpedia
Marco Battaglia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2026. Learn more about Marco and his campaign. Read the responses.
Abolish ICE. If you don't hold this position, do not claim to be a constitutional or fiscal conservative. For starters, ICE costs taxpayers... Read the column here.
Write-In Column: Little Village
News Story: Iowa Public Radio News
Libertarian Marco Battaglia of Des Moines has joined Iowa's competitive 3rd District Congressional race, with a focus on immigration reform, eliminating... Read the full story here.
News Story: Iowa Capital Dispatch
Iowa Republicans are challenging three Libertarian candidates' place on the 2026 general election ballot based on paperwork errors. Read more.
Press Release: Libertarian Party
National party vows to use "all available methods and resources" to defend Iowa Libertarians from threats, bribes, and bogus challenges. Read the press release.