Iowa Democratic US Senate candidate tests positive for COVID

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Des Moines, IA-  Democratic US Senate Candidate Mike Franken has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Des Moines Register reports that Franken announced Friday, May 13th on his Twitter account that his symptoms were mild and he was “on a quick road to recovery.”

Franken is one of three Democrats competing for the chance to face US Senator Chuck Grassley in the June 7th Primary.  The other two candidates are, former US Representative Abby Finkenauer and Minden city councilman Glen Hurst.