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Michael Bridgford — 2026 Iowa candidate research

Bettendorf financial adviser running without a party label in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. He has framed his candidacy as an alternative to the two-party system.

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Public record and background

• Independent/no-party candidate on the 2026 general-election ballot.
• Works as a financial adviser and is from Bettendorf.
• Publicly argues that disengagement from the two major parties creates room for an independent candidacy.

Fairness note

This profile separates documented actions and quotations from campaign interpretation. Where an opponent uses a political label, the label is presented as advocacy rather than converted into a factual finding unless the underlying evidence supports the narrower claim.

Primary and supporting sources

• Iowa Secretary of State — 2026 candidate list — Primary record — election
• Iowa Public Radio — Michael Bridgford enters IA-01 race — Independent reporting
• FEC — Michael Bridgford candidate record — Primary record — campaign finance