Democrat Weaver drops campaign against Rep. King

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Democrat Kim Weaver is dropping her bid for a rematch against U.S. Rep. Steve King.

The Des Moines Register reports (https://dmreg.co/2rzsdkF ) Weaver announced Saturday she is ending her campaign.

Weaver says she is concerned about her mother’s ongoing health problems and threats she has received for her safety.

Weaver lost to King in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District in 2016.

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Information from: The Des Moines Register, https://www.desmoinesregister.com