The Libertarian candidate running for the State Senate seat vacated by Iowa Senator-Elect Joni Ernst has been booked for 3rd Degree Sexual Assault.

Donald Brantz, 69, is also charged with 3rd Degree Assault, Disturbing the Peace, and Interfering with Public Service Commission (each charge he faces is a misdemeanor - including the Sexual Assault).

Bellevue Police say Brantz is accused of inappropriately touching a woman, threatening to choke her, and then disconnecting the line when the victim called 911.

The incident allegedly happened in Bellevue. Brantz lives in Glenwood, Iowa.

Brantz was arrested in October and shortly bonded out. He is set to appear in court for a pretrial conference tomorrow.

Brantz was nominated by the Libertarian Party of Iowa to run for Joni Ernst's old seat. The special election is set for December 30th.

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State Senate Candidate Booked for Sexual Assault