US Senate Candidate Abby Finkenauer Barred From Ballot by Iowa Judge

Finkenauer to appeal ruling to Iowa Supreme Court

Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-Iowa) introduces Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden, in Independence, Iowa, on Jan. 3, 2020. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

A Democrat candidate hoping to challenge U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) cannot appear on the Democratic primary ballot in the Senate race, an Iowa judge ruled on April 10.

Former U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer’s name shall not be on the ballot because she failed to meet signature requirements, Polk County District Judge Scott Beattie said, agreeing with petitioners.