The State Democratic Party Chair and State Representative from Ames has received threats after he wrote an opinion piece critical of former President Donald Trump that was published by the Des Moines Register.

Ross Wilburn told the Register that while he’s become accustomed to hateful comments as an elected official and party leader, “it’s important for people to know that this is not normal and it’s not OK,”.

Ames Police and the Story County Attorney are aware of the threats, which included at least one specific reference to a lynching.