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Iowa election news
- USThe Des Moines Register
Four Democrats, one Republican running to replace retiring Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad
Four Democrats are seeking the nomination to succeed longtime Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad in Des Moines' House District 34. One Republican is also running.
12 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Austin Baeth running unopposed for reelection in Sherman Hill's Iowa House District 36
Where does Iowa House District 36 Rep. Austin Baeth stand on issues such as education, abortion and taxes in his reelection bid?
4 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
US House candidate Melissa Vine faces ethics complaint over donations ahead of endorsement
The campaign of Melissa Vine, a Democrat running for U.S. House, tried to submit dozens of donations to an Iowa PAC ahead of an endorsement vote.
3 min read - USCreston News Advertiser, Iowa
Voters, candidates to meet at forum
May 8—The four candidates running for the two Union County Supervisor seats have their work cut out for them. Regardless of how they answer during a candidate forum scheduled Thursday, for the June 4 primary election to be effective, the top two winning candidates need to each at least get 17.5% of the total votes cast to be declared a winner. Creston News Advertiser, KSIB Radio and Creston ...
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 23 in the June 4 primary election
Democrat Karen Varley is challenging Republican state Rep. Ray "Bubba" Sorensen this fall for the Iowa House District 23 seat.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 21 in Marion, Warren counties
Iowa state Rep. Brooke Boden, a Republican, is facing Democrat Spencer Waugh for the Iowa House District 21 seat.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 38 in Newton, Jasper County
Incumbent Republican Rep. Jon Dunwell and Democrat Brad Magg are running for the seat.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Will House Democratic leader Jennifer Konfrst run for Iowa governor in 2026?
"I know that I am focused on flipping seats in the Iowa House in 2024," Konfrst said on Iowa Press. "But, look, I'm not taking anything off the table."
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
2024 Iowa election guide: What are the candidates saying ahead of the June primary?
Before you head to the polls, check out our Iowa elections page to learn about this year's races and what you'll need in order to cast your ballot.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Who's running for Iowa House District 44 in Urbandale? Meet the three primary candidates
Two Democrats and one Libertarian are seeking their party's nomination for an open Urbandale-based Iowa House seat in the June 4 primary.
8 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Everything you need to know about the June 4 primary election, including voting absentee
Iowans will head to the polls June 4 to vote in primary elections for U.S. Congress, state legislative seats and countywide positions.
4 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 40 in Altoona, Ankeny, Des Moines
Two candidates are running in the primary election to represent Iowa House District 40, which includes Altoona and some of Ankeny and Des Moines.
8 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Meet the candidate running for Iowa House District 39 in Pleasant Hill, Des Moines
One candidate is running in the primary election to represent Iowa's House District 39, which includes Pleasant Hill and part of northeast Des Moines.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
National Republicans signal importance of Iowa congressional race with new 'battle station'
“This is going to be a fight for us. We all recognize this,” Nunn said Saturday to a small group of supporters.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa parole board member not protected by whistleblower law, judge rules in dismissing suit
Kathleen Kooiker alleged she was not reappointed to Iowa Board of Parole because she reported unlawful parole decisions. A judge dismissed her case
3 min read - USCreston News Advertiser, Iowa
Supervisor candidates invited to forum
Apr. 19—Creston News Advertiser, KSIB Radio and Creston Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a forum of the four candidates for the two Union County Board Supervisor seats on the June primary ballot. The forum will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at the Southwestern Community College Allied Health Building. Panther TV will livestream the event. Go to youtube.com and search for Panther ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Christina Bohannan, Lanon Baccam have big fundraising quarters in Iowa congressional races
Iowa Democratic congressional candidates Christina Bohannan and Lanon Baccam again raised more money than their Republican challengers.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride fundraiser, an Iowa GOP mainstay, to return June 1
The annual event has traditionally drawn Iowa politicians and future presidential contenders alike.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has met requirements to appear on Iowa's presidential ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the Des Moines Register he’s confident he will make it onto every state’s presidential ballot by July.
7 min read - BusinessIowa City Press-Citizen
Johnson County supervisors set recommended minimum wage to $12.64 an hour
Johnson County's suggested minimum wage will increase to $12.64 per hour on July 1, though employers are not legally obligated to follow suit.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa lawmakers advance ballot measure requiring two-thirds approval for income tax hikes
Iowa lawmakers advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds vote from the Legislature to approve income tax increases.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Two Republicans file for Iowa House District 22 in contested primary for open seat
Two Republicans, including a former representative and a former school board member, are running in a contested primary for a seat in the Iowa House.
5 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa US House candidate’s wife sentenced for casting multiple votes for her husband
Kim Taylor cast numerous votes for Vietnamese-speaking voters and their English-speaking children for her husband, U.S. House candidate Jeremy Taylor.
1 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
Find out who is on Johnson County ballots as the 2024 elections near
The 2024 federal, state and local races are underway. Find out who's running for federal, state and local office in Johnson County:
4 min read - PoliticsAmes Tribune
Find out who the candidates are for Story County's primary election in June
Want to know the Story County candidates in the 2024 primary? Here's a list of who's running for the Iowa House and Senate.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Liz Cheney says US can't 'survive' another Trump presidency during Drake speech
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said the future of the country's democracy hinges on Donald Trump's defeat. She spoke at Drake's Bucksbaum Lecture series.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Here's who is running for Polk County supervisor in two competitive races in 2024
Positions representing Districts 2 and 3 on the Polk County Board of Supervisors are up for grabs in a primary election on June 4.
5 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Here's who's running for county attorney, sheriff and supervisor in Dallas County in 2024
See who will be on the ballot in the June 4 primary in Dallas County. Absentee voting is available now.
2 min read - PoliticsNewton Daily News, Iowa
2 Republican candidates set to primary for IA-01 seat
Mar. 25—Two Republican candidates filed paperwork to run for Iowa's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House, which means Jasper County conservatives will have until June to decide who they want on the ballot in November: incumbent congresswoman Marriannette Miller-Meeks or newcomer David Pautsch. According to a Feb. 26 article published by The Gazette, Miller-Meeks submitted more than ...
2 min read - WorldThe Des Moines Register
How did Mike Simonson win the Des Moines council at-large seat? We break down the votes:
Similar to Connie Boesen's mayoral election, Mike Simonson’s strongest support came from the outer portions of Des Moines, precinct-level data shows
4 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Poll: Nearly half approve of jobs Ernst, Grassley are doing, but disapproval grows
Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst lost ground with Iowa Republicans and evangelicals as a growing share say they disapprove of the jobs they are doing.
5 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Poll: Likely voters prefer Republican candidates in 3 of 4 congressional districts
Overall, Iowa’s likely voters prefer a Republican congressional candidate to a Democrat by a 17-percentage point margin, 54% to 37%, Iowa Poll finds
7 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Ankeny Republican Matt Smith announces candidacy for Iowa House District 41
Matt Smith, a retired banker, is running for the Iowa House. Democrat Molly Buck is the incumbent.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Who is running for Congress in Iowa in 2024? Here's a look at the candidates
Iowa's Republican U.S. House members have filed for re-election as the 2024 election cycle gets underway and primary election ballots are finalized.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Democratic Party certifies 2024 presidential caucus results. Biden's victory margin:
According to a news release, 13,652 people participated in the party's first-ever mail-in caucus.
1 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Mike Simonson rides huge fundraising lead to at-large Des Moines City Council victory
Mike Simonson wins the special election for an at-large Des Moines City Council seat, formerly held by Mayor Connie Boesen. Justyn Lewis comes in 2nd.
6 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Lawsuit over controversial Pleasant Valley school board recount dismissed by court
Losing Pleasant Valley School Board candidate Tracey Rivera had alleged Scott County wrongly rejected a recount that found 2023 election tied
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Who is running for local Iowa House and Senate seats in the 2024 primary
The field of candidates is set for Iowa's June 4 primary elections, where a number of races for the Iowa Legislature are expected to be competitive.
5 min read - USClinton Herald, Iowa
Determann announces run for re-election
Mar. 15—DES MOINES — Rep. Tom Determann, R-Clinton, announced this week that he filed for re-election to House District 69. "As the political landscape continues to evolve, it is with great excitement that I announce that I have filed to run for re-election to represent you in District 69," he said in a statement. "With unwavering dedication to our community as well as a proven track record of ...
1 min read - BusinessThe Des Moines Register
An at-large Des Moines City Council candidate raises more than $280K for campaign
Mike Simonson raised nearly as much for the special election as a mayoral candidate did in the fall. Other candidates had not filed reports.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Altoona Democrat Heather Sievers announces candidacy for Iowa House District 40
Heather Sievers, founder of a group that advocates for vulnerable Iowans, is running for the Iowa House. Republican Bill Gustoff is the incumbent.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa House District 28 to have contested Republican primary with incumbent, challenger having filed
Incumbent Rep. David Young and Chad Brewbaker both filed March 13 for the June 4 Republican primary election. The district represents area of Dallas County.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Poll finds Iowans split on whether to repeal gender balance requirement for boards
A slim plurality of Iowans oppose a legislative plan to repeal the requirement to have equal numbers of men and women on state boards, Iowa Poll finds.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
West Des Moines Democrat Laura Snider announces candidacy for Iowa House District 28
Laura Snider, an assistant county attorney, declared her candidacy on Tuesday. Republican David Young currently represents the district.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Everything you need to know to vote in the Des Moines City Council special election
To prepare for the special election March 19, read up on what you need to take to the polls and where candidates stand on the issues.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Poll: Majorities oppose letting felons run for president, banning ballot drop boxes
Iowans oppose changing state law to let felons run for president or to ban ballot drop boxes; favor earlier return of mail-in ballots, Iowa Poll finds
8 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Republican Mark Hanson running for Iowa Senate, challenging Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott
Mark Hanson, a Republican supervisor in Dallas County, will run for the Iowa Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Kim Reynolds, Joni Ernst throw support behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign
Although Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Ron DeSantis ahead of the caucuses, she has long said she would support the Republican nominee in November.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Democrat Julie Lasche Brown launches Iowa Senate campaign, challenging Claire Celsi
A former chair of the West Des Moines Democrats is running for state Senate, launching a primary challenge against Sen. Claire Celsi.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Joe Biden wins Iowa Democratic caucus in first-ever mail-in voting with 91% of votes
Biden won 11,083 of the 12,207 preference slips received and processed through Tuesday, the party announced. Counting is continuing through March 8.
5 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa House passes new voting restrictions. How they would affect you:
The bill also makes it harder to challenge presidential candidates' place on Iowa's ballot, limiting the kinds of challenges Donald Trump has faced.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Poll: Trump dominates Biden in lead-up to likely 2024 presidential election rematch
In early test of the expected presidential election race, Donald Trump leads Joe Biden by 15 percentage points among likely voters, Iowa Poll finds
9 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa's lawmakers voice support for Supreme Court ruling that keeps Trump on the ballot
Republican officials from Iowa championed the Supreme Court's rejection of Colorado's attempt to keep former President Trump off the ballot.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Super Tuesday: Iowa Democrats to release presidential caucus results without typical fanfare
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said unofficial Super Tuesday results will be announced on the party’s website and in a news release at 5 p.m.
3 min read - USCreston News Advertiser, Iowa
County candidates' petitions begin Monday
Mar. 1—Those interested in running for one of the two Union County Board of Supervisor seats, auditor or sheriff can formally begin their nomination process Monday, March 4. Incumbent supervisors Rick Friday and Dennis Brown both announced their re-election campaigns at the Iowa Republican caucus Afton location on Jan. 15. At the Republican caucus location in Creston, sheriff Mark Shepherd ...
1 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Starting Sunday: Iowa Poll to reveal feelings on Trump, Biden, Reynolds and key legislation
Iowans express opinions on Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden, Kim Reynolds, Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Brenna Bird, Rob Sand and key legislative issues.
3 min read - USIowa City Press-Citizen
What is Iowa City's Charter Review Commission and what can it do?
A nine-member commission will review the Iowa City charter over the next year. What they can do and what to expect out of the Charter Review Commission:
3 min read - PoliticsThe Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa
Ernst holds town hall in Pella
Feb. 26—PELLA — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discussed topics ranging from prescription drug prices to Ukraine funding with Southeast Iowa voters on Saturday morning during a town hall. During the hour-long town hall, which was held at Pella High School, Ernst answered questions from the audience, with the topics varying from local to global. "I appreciate the time and attention to what's ...
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa lawmakers vote to repeal gender balance requirement for boards and commissions
House lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds Monday that would end the requirement that state and local boards have a balance of men and women.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Former Ankeny School Board President Ryan Weldon running for Iowa House against Molly Buck
Ryan Weldon, a former Ankeny School Board member, announced he is running for the Iowa House as a Republican. The seat is held by Democrat Molly Buck.
1 min read - USCreston News Advertiser, Iowa
State, federal candidacy begins Monday
Feb. 23—Those interested in running for a state or federal office can formally begin circulating their petition to be a candidate starting Monday, Feb. 26. Candidates must file an affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions with the county auditor for county offices or with the Secretary of State office for federal and state offices. Nomination petitions are due 5 p.m. March 15. Zach Nunn, ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Democrats' presidential caucuses underway: How many requested preference cards?
19,609 Iowans have requested the presidential preference cards they’ll need to participate in the Iowa Democratic Party’s first-ever mail-in caucus.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Retiring Iowa Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad of Des Moines endorses Rob Johnson as successor
Des Moines pastor and community activist Rob Johnson announces his run for Iowa House District 34 with retiring Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad's endorsement
3 min read - USNewton Daily News, Iowa
Jasper County GOP chair announces campaign for supervisor
Feb. 17—Thad Nearmyer has spent the past eight years helping Republican candidates get elected, but now the shoe is on the other foot, and he is running his own campaign for county supervisor. The chairman of the Jasper County Republican Party announced Feb. 12 he will be running for Denny Stevenson's seat. Nearmyer said in a press release that, as a rural citizen of Jasper County, he is very ...
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Here's who is running for Des Moines City Council at-large special election in March
Voting is set for March 19 to fill the at-large Des Moines City Council seat vacated when Connie Boesen was sworn in as mayor. Who's filed to run?
3 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
What to know about Iowa GOP bill to limit ballot challenges against Trump, ban drop boxes
Iowa Republicans are advancing election law changes that would make it harder to challenge Donald Trump's place on the 2024 ballot. Here's what to know.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Democrats walk out as GOP advances election bill that helps keep Donald Trump on ballot
The election bill would allow federal candidates convicted of felonies to appear on Iowa's ballot, ban ballot drop boxes and ban ranked-choice voting.
8 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa bill lets cities override libraries. How that may affect what you can check out:
Iowa voters would no longer have a say when local governments change their public library's board of trustees, under a bill advanced Thursday.
4 min read - PoliticsOttumwa Courier, Iowa
Council votes down elections ordinance
Feb. 7—OTTUMWA — In a fairly stunning turn of events from where they appeared to be three weeks ago, members of the Ottumwa City Council voted to defeat a proposed ordinance that would have reformed the city's election processes. The first reading of the ordinance failed on a 3-2 split vote during Tuesday's meeting at Bridge View Center, with Cyan Bossou, Cara Galloway and Bill Hoffman Jr. all ...
5 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Cash dash begins as Iowa congressional candidates start off 2024 election year
Democrats Christina Bohannan and Lanon Baccam are raising money competitively alongside Republicans Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn.
3 min read - USOttumwa Courier, Iowa
City poised to change election process
Feb. 5—OTTUMWA — The City of Ottumwa is likely to adopt the first reading of an ordinance that will make its election process simpler, and less costly. In front of the city council for Tuesday's meeting at Bridge View Center is a proposed ordinance that would amend Chapter 12 of the city's code dealing with elections and go strictly to the adoption of Chapter 45 in Iowa Code, which eliminates ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Will Kim Reynolds’ legislative agenda be hurt by her Iowa Caucuses endorsement of Ron DeSantis?
Will Kim Reynolds' endorsement of Ron DeSantis hurt her with GOP legislators? They say no; they’re shaking off schisms of fractious Iowa Caucus cycle.
9 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Lanon Baccam gets backing of US House Democrats' campaign arm in Iowa's 3rd District race
House Democrats' campaign arm is backing Lanon Baccam in Iowa's 3rd congressional district as the party aims to unseat Zach Nunn, the group announced.
3 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Des Moines City Council sets date for special election to fill at-large seat
Candidates have until Feb. 23 to get their nomination paperwork to the city clerk.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
Iowa Secretary of State's bill would bar 14th Amendment ballot challenge for Donald Trump
The bill would also eliminate Iowa's requirement that candidates for Congress and president be disqualified if they have been convicted of a felony.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Des Moines Register
DeSantis won 9 delegates in the Iowa Caucuses, then dropped out. What happens to them now?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won nine delegates in the 2024 Iowa Caucuses. Here's what the rules say about them after he dropped out.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Des Moines City Council votes to hold special election to fill Mayor Boesen's vacant seat
The Des Moines City Council was set to discuss options for filling now-Mayor Connie Boesen's old seat but instead voted to hold a special election.
5 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
How will Des Moines fill Boesen's vacant at-large seat? The City Council is set to decide.
The Des Moines City Council is set to hold a discussion with "limited public input" on how to fill new Mayor Connie Boesen's now vacant seat.
1 min read - USOttumwa Courier, Iowa
City appears poised to ditch primary elections
Jan. 18—OTTUMWA — The City of Ottumwa seems ready to simplify its election process in the coming years. During a work session following Tuesday's city council meeting, council members fully embraced the possibility of ending the primary system of elections, which has essentially done nothing but feature low turnout and five-figure expenses for the city. The city is not required by law to have ...
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