A popular
Democratic congresswoman from Iowa endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential bid on Thursday, a move that could help him gain backing in the state weeks before voters there hold the first nominating contest.
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U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer became the first Democrat among the state's House delegation to endorse a candidate.
Biden traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2018 to campaign for Finkenauer, who defeated incumbent
Republican Rod Blum by 5 points as part of a blue wave in which
Democrats flipped two of the state’s four House seats.