The use of social media has changed how candidates campaign for office over the years.
First elected in 1980, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells KCHA/KCZE news that campaigning has also seen the number of volunteers stuffing envelopes and knocking on doors decline. Still, one basic campaign approach remains constant.
Whether you cast a ballot for him or not, Grassley encourages exercising your right to vote; something he also stresses to future voters, too.
The 89-year-old Republican is seeking re-election to a seventh term in the Senate and is being challenged by Democrat Michael Franken, a former Navy Admiral.
The race has been tighter than expected. As recently as October 12th, a Selzer and Company poll had Grassley with only a 46% to 43% lead over Franken. However, their latest poll between October 31st and November 3rd showed the incumbent with a 53% to 41% advantage.Â
