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Meet the 3 Libertarian Party candidates running for Congress in Iowa
The Libertarian Party of Iowa will be fielding a candidate in three of the four Congressional districts in Iowa. Here's a brief look at all three.
4 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert resigns; supervisors will appoint replacement
Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert has resigned, citing personal health reasons. He has been in office since 2012
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Historic front page from Des Moines Register, Dec. 11, 2022: National Democrats ditch Iowa
As the Des Moines Register marks its 175th year, today's historic front page is from Dec. 11, 2022: Death of the Iowa Democratic caucus
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Venezuelans rally for unity in Iowa City on Election Day
Venezuelans rallied in downtown Iowa City on Sunday as millions headed to the polls in an election that could unseat the country's long-time ruling party.
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What Kamala Harris' failed Iowa Caucus campaign tells us about her 2024 presidential run
Democrats and political scientists who observed and worked on Kamala Harris’ failed Iowa Caucus campaign say she faces a new landscape in 2024.
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Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, March 9, 2020: COVID-19 reaches Iowa
As the Des Moines Register marks its 175th year, today's historic front page is from March 9, 2020: Gov. Kim Reynolds reports Iowa's first COVID cases
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'Tough, smart, kind, empathy:' Andy Beshear praises Kamala Harris at Iowa Democratic event
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivered the keynote address at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice Celebration.
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Andy Beshear is 'eager' to debate 'phony' JD Vance if he's Kamala Harris' running mate
“Our debate would admittedly be a little bit personal,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said of Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
See how much these key Iowa House, Senate candidates have raised for their November races
Four Senate Democratic candidates in key districts have amassed war chests topping $100,000 as they head into the last months before the election.
9 min read - PoliticsClinton Herald, Iowa
Locals respond to Biden's exit from race
Cleburne residents on Monday expressed excitement over President Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race, albeit for different reasons. “First I would say that it was Biden’s choice to drop out of the race,” Cleburne Republican Elaine Wilmore said. “There were people pressuring him to do so no doubt. But in the end it was his choice and, as he said before he dropped out, nobody would ...
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Iowa DNC delegates endorse Kamala Harris for president after Biden drops out. Here's why:
The roughly four dozen convention delegates held a virtual meeting Monday evening where they affirmed their support for Kamala Harris.
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President Joe Biden's decision to end reelection bid comes weeks before DNC. When is it?
Though Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, it will be DNC delegates who determine the official nomination later this summer in Chicago.
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As Joe Biden drops reelection bid, Iowa Republicans call for him to resign immediately
"If Joe Biden can’t run for reelection, it’s clear he isn’t capable of running the country," Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a social media post.
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Joe Biden has dropped out. Here's how he can be replaced on Iowa's ballots in November
Iowa's deadlines allow the Secretary of State's Office to accept the Democratic Party's paperwork designating its nominee after August's convention.
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As Joe Biden ends reelection bid, Iowa Democrats voice relief, sadness; call him courageous
Iowa Democrats react with a mixture of relief and sadness as President Joe Biden ends his campaign for a second term; praise him as 'courageous.'
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Ron DeSantis tells Iowa Republicans: 'I will be rooting for' Biden for Democratic nominee
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Biden’s shaky debate performance in late June showed he is not fit for office.
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US Rep. Zach Nunn tells Iowa Republicans the RNC showcases a unified GOP
"The unity message coming out of the president right now has been phenomenal, it has been on message and it has been consistent," Nunn said Wednesday.
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Christina Bohannan, Lanon Baccam outraise Republican opponents in bids for Congress
Democratic congressional candidates Christina Bohannan and Lanon Baccam continue to outraise the Republican incumbents they are challenging.
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Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird at RNC: Democrats favor 'handouts not handcuffs'
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird touted Republicans' support for police officers in a primetime speech at the Republican National Convention Tuesday.
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'Make America great again!': Iowa Republican chair gives fiery Trump nominating speech at RNC
Jeff Kaufmann helped nominate Donald Trump for president, calling it the culmination of an important democratic process that kicked off in Iowa.
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Who is Jeff Kaufmann? Meet the Iowa Republican formally nominating Donald Trump at the RNC
Iowa Republican Party Chair Jeff Kaufmann was on the big screen delivering a speech to nominate Donald Trump at the RNC.
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Which Iowans were selected as delegates for the RNC? Here's the list
As the Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee, 40 Iowans have the task of representing the state's Republicans as delegates.
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Iowa Republicans excited, reflective as they arrive at Republican National Convention
Iowa Republicans greeted the traditionally festive occasion with a note of sober reflection following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
3 min read - NewsThe Des Moines Register
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Dec. 12, 1943: The Iowa Poll is launched
As the Des Moines Register marks its 175th year, today's historic front page is from Dec. 12, 1943: Newspaper announces launch of the Iowa Poll
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Two Iowa Democratic congressional candidates call on Biden to withdraw reelection bid
Christina Bohannan is the first high-profile Democrat on Iowa's ballot this year to call on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.
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Iowa's Brenna Bird, Jeff Kaufmann granted speaking roles at Republican National Convention
Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kaufmann will deliver the speech formally nominating Donald Trump for president at the RNC in Milwaukee.
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Republican challenger Doug Campbell running again for Iowa Senate after Waylon Brown resigns
Doug Campbell, a retired pharmacist and former Mason City School Board member, said "I am honored and humbled to step up" to run for the open seat.
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As other states set abortion referendums, Iowa unlikely to see public vote anytime soon
Iowa's Supreme Court has affirmed a 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban. Other states are taking the issue to their ballots, but that's not likely in Iowa.
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Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Nov. 7, 1928: Hoover elected president
As the Des Moines Register marks its 175th year, today's historic front page is from Nov. 7, 1928: Iowan Herbert Hoover wins the White House
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What's too small to maintain a town? An Iowa town just moved to unincorporate
Randalia, a northeast Iowa town of about 50 residents, will join Fayette County's other unincorporated villages in a process known as discontinuance.
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Republican Waylon Brown resigns from Iowa Senate seat just weeks after winning primary
The Republican majority whip and Senate Commerce Committee chair is stepping down from the Senate Wednesday. He gave no explanation for his departure.
2 min read - WorldThe Des Moines Register
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, March 9, 1926: School voters reject KKK
As the Des Moines Register marks its 175th year, today's historic front page is from March 9, 1926: Voters reject KKK bid to take over school board
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Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, July 2, 1919: Iowa supports women's vote
As the Des Moines Register marks its 175th year, today's historic front page is from July 2, 1919: Iowa supports 19th Amendment, women's right to vote
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'I am not your enemy': Alleman approves North Polk sports complex over mayor's concerns
"We've just unleashed a huge traffic problem on the citizens of Alleman," the mayor said after the council approved North Polk's sports complex plans.
5 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa City is one of 21 communities to receive HUD's multi-million dollar affordable housing grant
Iowa City was awarded $3.75 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to advance its affordable housing on Thursday.
3 min read - PoliticsClinton Herald, Iowa
Locals react to presidential debate
Four local Republicans and Democrats weighing in on Thursday’s presidential debate summed the affair up as short on dignity but otherwise offered differing takes on the event. “So sad,” Burleson Republican Brenda Gammon said. “Their behavior was not very presidential on either side. As a country, I’m afraid we’ve really back ourselves into a corner.” Cleburne Democrat Jim Garvin felt much the ...
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Iowa Democrats like Tom Harkin want Joe Biden to release delegates after debate 'disaster'
While many Democrats expressed deep concern after President Biden's debate against Donald Trump, state party leaders staunchly defended him.
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How Iowa politicians are reacting to Biden and Trump's first presidential debate
Iowa Republicans took advantage of President Joe Biden's stage presence during the first presidential debate on CNN to say he is not fit for office.
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Likely voters favor GOP in all 4 congressional districts ahead of election, Iowa Poll says
Iowa’s likely voters prefer Republican candidates over Democrats in all four of the state’s congressional districts ahead of the November election.
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Iowa Poll: Most Republicans are optimistic about presidential race; most Democrats dread it
Sixty percent of Iowans say they are exhausted by the 2024 presidential election, including a majority of Republicans, Democrats and independents.
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Libertarians to run candidates in 3 of Iowa's 4 congressional seats this November
Libertarian candidates will be on the ballot in three of Iowa's four congressional races this fall as the party seeks to expand in Iowa.
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Iowa Poll: Vast majority disagree that political violence is acceptable after an election
A new Des Moines Register Iowa Poll finds the vast majority of Iowans disagree that political violence is acceptable. Most have faith in democracy.
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National Democratic group boosts 7 'spotlight' candidates in Iowa House and Senate races
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is boosting seven candidates for the Iowa House and Senate as the party aims to flip GOP-held seats.
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Trump maintains big lead over Biden and RFK Jr. despite felony conviction, Iowa Poll shows
Donald Trump's lead over Joe Biden is unshaken in Iowa presidential race after jury convicts Trump on 34 felony counts. Kennedy nears double digits.
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Iowa Poll to show where voters stand on Biden, Kennedy and Trump, plus his felony conviction
The Iowa Poll will gauge Iowans' confidence in democracy, feelings about the election, support for Israel in Gaza and experiences with mental illness.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Des Moines Register
Swipe right on Iowa if you're looking for love. It's one of the best states for singles.
Ready for a relationship or your next date? Iowa is among the top 10 best states to live in for singles, and here's why.
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'Hungry for Republican red meat': 2024 Iowa primaries show many GOP voters want more MAGA
Iowa Republicans are more electorally successful than they’ve been in decades. But Tuesday’s primaries point to a simmering anger among GOP voters.
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6 key takeaways from Iowa's 2024 primary elections
There were few surprises in this year's primary elections, but there's still plenty to learn from the results of Tuesday night's contests.
6 min read - USOttumwa Courier, Iowa
Voters have their say in local primaries
OTTUMWA — Campaign season can officially begin as voters from Wapello and surrounding counties cast their primary-election votes Tuesday for candidates, both locally and statewide, they want to see on the general election ballot Nov. 5. Only two primaries were contested in Wapello County, one for supervisor and also for the 3rd Congressional District. In the supervisor race, Republican Carrie ...
4 min read - USClinton Herald, Iowa
Miller-Meeks holds off Republican primary challenger
Jun. 4—Clinton County's Republican Primary voters on Tuesday chose challenger David Pautsch over District 1 Congresswoman Marionette Miller-Meeks, 651-501. However, the incumbent held onto the nomination. With 20 of 20 counties reporting, she won 16,446 to 12,926. Miller-Meeks will face Democrat Christine Bohannan, who ran unopposed, in the General Election. She collected 13,834 primary votes. ...
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Contests set for November election
Jun. 4—Clinton County's Republican Primary voters on Tuesday chose challenger David Pautsch over District 1 Congresswoman Marionette Miller-Meeks, 651-501. However, the incumbent held onto the nomination. With 20 of 20 counties reporting, she won 16,446 to 12,926. There were 60 write-ins. Miller-Meeks will face Democrat Christine Bohannan, who ran unopposed, in the General Election. She ...
2 min read - USNewton Daily News, Iowa
Lt. Brad Shutts receives most votes in primary for Jasper County sheriff
Jun. 4—Unofficial results of the contested Jasper County primary election for county sheriff show Lt. Brad Shutts received the most votes over fellow Republican candidates Tracy Cross and Jeremy Burdess, but a winner has yet to be fully determined until the ballots are canvassed and write-ins are all accounted for. In order for one of the county sheriff prospects to be chosen as the Republican ...
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What are the results of the June primary election in Story County?
Here are the results from the primary election races in Story County.
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See results for Warren County supervisor, sheriff in Tuesday's primary
All five Warren County supervisor seats had primary elections Tuesday in three redrawn districts and two brand new ones.
2 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Lawler bests Williamsburg mayor, incumbent Levin dominates opponent in primary win
Incumbent Elinor Levin fended off a challenge from Ty Bopp and Judd Lawler took care of Williamsburg mayor Adam Grier in Tuesday's primary elections.
4 min read - USAmes Tribune
A fairly quiet night in Story County saw the sheriff, county officials advance through the primary
Several uncontested races at the Story County level saw a handful of incumbents power through to November's general election.
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What are the results of the June primary election in Boone County?
Here are the results from the primary election races in Boone County.
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US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks staves off David Pautsch in 1st District GOP primary
Mariannette Miller-Meeks, 68, was first elected to Congress in 2020 and represents Iowa's 1st Congressional District.
3 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Remington, Sullivan, Green-Douglass victorious in Johnson County Supervisors primary
Challenger Mandi Remington and incumbents Rod Sullivan and Lisa Green-Douglass were victorious in the Johnson County supervisors primary.
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Rep. Randy Feenstra defeats Kevin Virgil in Iowa's 4th Congressional District GOP primary
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra is seeking a third term and will face Democrat Ryan Melton, an insurance professional from Nevada, in November.
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Polk County election results: Supervisor Steve Van Oort loses primary race to Ankeny mayor
Polk County will see two new supervisors next year after Republican incumbent Steve Van Oort lost in the primary election on Tuesday.
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Democrat Rob Johnson wins primary for Ako Abdul-Samad's seat. Metro legislative results:
Pastor Rob Johnson won a crowded four-way Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad. See other Iowa Statehouse primary results here.
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Matt Schultz wins Republican party nomination for Dallas County attorney
Republican Matt Schultz, a former Iowa Secretary of State, will face Democrat Meggan Guns in the November election.
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Lanon Baccam wins Democratic nomination in Iowa's 3rd District, will face US Rep. Zach Nunn
Lanon Baccam has won the Democratic nomination in Iowa's 3rd U.S. House District. He will face Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn in November.
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Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst promises to oppose Democratic legislation because of Trump verdict
Sen. Joni Ernst has promised to oppose judicial nominees, spending bills and other major legislation to protest Donald Trump's recent convictions.
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Yes, Donald Trump will be on Iowa's fall ballot despite his felony conviction. Here's why:
At the federal level, nothing in the U.S. Constitution prevents Trump from running for president or holding office.
2 min read - USAmes Tribune
Get to know legislative candidates from Story County in the June 4 primary
The Ames Tribune asked the state candidates in Story County questions ahead of the primary election and they answered. Here are their responses.
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Right-wing challenges, legislative matchups: 3 things to watch in Iowa's June 4 primary
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Here are three things we're watching in competitive primary races for Congress, the Iowa Legislature.
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Miller-Meeks faces GOP challenger in Iowa's 1st District as Democrats look ahead to rematch
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks faces a GOP primary challenge as she seeks a third term, while Democrats expect a competitive race in November.
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Iowa Republicans rally behind Donald Trump at Roast and Ride following felony conviction
Two days after Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies, Iowa Republicans rallied in Des Moines to urge their supporters to support him in November.
6 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
What local legislative candidates had to say about their priorities and why they're running
What legislative candidates have to say about their priorities, the future of the state and why they're running.
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Polling places, candidates and more: Everything to know ahead of June 4 primary in Johnson County
Wondering where to go to vote or how to register on Election Day? This rundown has everything you need to know ahead of the June 4 primaries.
4 min read - USOttumwa Courier, Iowa
Voters head to polls to kick off 2024 election season
OTTUMWA — When voters to to their respective polling places Tuesday for the 2024 primary election, there will be no shortage of candidates to sort through to determine who will survive to November. Most counties in The Courier's coverage area have a local primary of some sort, and everyone will be voting for state and federal candidates as well. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday. A ...
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Randy Feenstra, Kevin Virgil spar over conservative credentials before 4th District primary
Two-term Congressman Randy Feenstra is being challenged by businessman Kevin Virgil over conservative bonafides in deeply red northeast Iowa.
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Meet incumbent Rep. Mary Madison, running for Iowa House District 31 in West Des Moines
The Democrat is running unopposed in the party's primary and does not face a Republican challenger.
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Ross Wilburn running unopposed for reelection to Ames-based House District 50
Where does Iowa House District 50 Rep. Ross Wilburn stand on issues such as education, abortion and taxes in reelection bid?
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'A sham': Iowa Republican leaders quickly condemn Trump guilty verdict on 34 felony counts
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds quickly issued a statement supporting former Republican President Donald Trump after a New York jury found him guilty.
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Meet the candidates running for Iowa's Senate District 24 in Perry, Boone
An incumbent Republican and a Democrat are running to represent the district.
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Jennifer Konfrst runs unopposed for reelection to Iowa House District 32
Where does Iowa House District 32 Rep. Jennifer Konfrst stand on issues such as education, abortion and taxes in her reelection bid?
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