Libertarian Candidate Steps Aside | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Marco Battaglia, the Libertarian candidate for Iowa’s third congressional district, has stepped away from his campaign due to a medical emergency — details are being kept private as he focuses on his health. The party plans to hold a convention this Sunday to select a replacement to keep a Libertarian option on the ballot for November. This comes after Battaglia was already disqualified in June when his campaign name didn’t match his legal name, Mark Andersen — a decision upheld by a judge in late July. Other Libertarian candidates also faced ballot hurdles. Support is pouring in, including…