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In Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, the Republican and Democratic candidates are already set.Republican incumbent Ashley Hinson will face off against Democrat Liz Mathis in the November general election.����vlog's Amanda Rooker sat down with Liz Mathis about why she's running for office.Candidate profile:A former news anchor and state senator, Democrat Liz Mathis says she wants to take her experience to Congress.“I want what’s best for Iowa and what’s best for all of us,” Mathis said. “I served for 10 years in the Iowa state Senate doing a lot of work around health care policy around public safety, education, you name it. I had my fingerprints on it.”And Mathis argues she's ready to get to work on issues she says are top of mind for northeast Iowans.“Making sure that we’re not near inflation, that our costs are low. Making sure that our reproductive rights are protected. Making sure that Medicare and Social Security stay in place, that education is number one, again. That we have access to health care, that there are mental health beds for our children, and so those are the things that I would be working on and I’d be very focused on,” Mathis said.Mathis is running for the new 2nd District, hoping to unseat Republican Ashley Hinson.It's a district that's flipped between Democrats and Republicans last two elections.When asked how she would represent all her constituents, Mathis said to look at her voter history.“I think my record proves itself that I would work for anyone,” Mathis said. “I would provide resources for them, certainly guide them to where they might already help, but also to listen to them and to make sure that we are providing the health care that they need. We’re providing the education they need and for their children, and we’re providing the jobs and the availability of jobs for them. So that doesn’t talk on a political party.”Mathis wants to take District 2 in a new direction. “I know I can do better. And that’s why I’m running,” Mathis said. Watch: Liz Mathis on inflationWatch: District 2 candidates on abortionWatch: District 2 candidates on guns Watch: District 2 candidates on educationWatch: District 2 candidates on health careWatch: District 2 candidates on crimePrevious coverage: Liz Mathis candidate profile:Watch: Liz Mathis discusses her top prioritiesWatch: Liz Mathis on gunsWatch: Liz Mathis on educationWatch: Liz Mathis on the economyWatch: Liz Mathis on immigration