The first Democrat to declare a campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2026 is a first-time candidate who says he will work to repair the party’s relationship with working class voters.

The budget for the next school year for the Sioux City School District is nearing completion, so a public hearing on the financial plan will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the downtown headquarters.

The November 2026 election is still 19 months away, but some Northwest Iowa Democrats are debating becoming candidates for seats now held by Republicans.