Nathan Sage Outraises Entire Democratic Field in Q2 of U.S. Senate Campaign
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July 16, 2025
Knoxville, IA – Nathan Sage, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa, significantly outraised both of his primary opponents in the race to take on Senator Joni Ernst, according to the first FEC quarterly filings of the race.
Sage raised $709,396.38, State Senator Zach Wahls raised $656,637.90, and State Representative J. D. Scholten raised $175,622.45.
“We’re building a grassroots army that is truly one of a kind,” said Sage. “We’re rebuilding the Democrats as a working-class party, and we’re building a movement that is going to shock the nation next year.”
Sage’s campaign received over 28,000 contributions with an average donation under $25. Sage received donations from registered Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Sage raised $547,383.38 in small-dollar contributions from individuals giving under $200, compared to $200,680.40 for Wahls and $60,317.45 for Scholten. Given the recurring nature of many small-dollar contributions, this sets Sage up for sustained success over the remainder of the campaign.
As a first-time candidate, a mechanic and Marine, born and raised in a Mason City trailer park, Sage entered the race without a significant personal fundraising base.
His campaign credited his massive success among small-dollar grassroots givers, noting that supporters responded in particular to Sage’s working-class background.