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Common Ground Scorecard for Zach Nunn

U.S. House

Zach Nunn (IA-3 - R)

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Zach Nunn served in the U.S. Air Force. Nunn earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from Drake University in 2002, a master’s degree in military operational art and science from the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College, and a master’s degree in international relations and national security studies from Cambridge University in 2007. His career experience includes working as an adjunct professor in cybersecurity and national policy from Drake University, the director of business development with SimSpace Corporation, the chief operations officer and a national counterintelligence officer with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the director of cybersecurity policy and engagement on the White House National Security Council.

(Biography courtesy of https://ballotpedia.org/Zach_Nunn)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Common Ground Score is

57
Well Above Average

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
17
Personal ActionsMAX 30
10
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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Official Performance Commentary

For newly elected members, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

Personal Actions Commentary

Member of the For Country Caucus.

Communications Commentary

"We are proving that getting things done on a bipartisan basis is not only possible but necessary, especially during conflict. Our message to our colleagues in Congress is clear: Bipartisanship is not an option but a necessity."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground by co-authoring an op-ed with Democratic Congressman Don Davis saying, "Bipartisanship is not about compromising our individual values but working toward strengthening our shared goals. In an era of constant political polarization, we have relentlessly committed to finding common ground, not as a talking point or a buzzword but as a philosophy that guides our actions." Also co-authored an op-ed with Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski.

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  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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For candidates without congressional or gubernatorial service, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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