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Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, said Sunday night that whatever his supporters have going on over the next 48 hours leading up to Election Day, it’s “probably less important” than encouraging people to…
DUBUQUE — President Donald Trump urged Iowans to vote for Republicans in the midterms during a Dubuque rally Sunday, telling voters Democratic majorities would reverse work done by his administration to lower…
ANKENY — Iowa labor leaders and union members urged voters at a “get out the vote” event Saturday to elect Democratic candidates in the midterms Tuesday to protect workers’ rights and Social…
Iowa Lt. Gov. nominee Derek Wulf appears to be made up entirely of red flags. A Republican nominee for lieutenant governor is getting nailed for years of unpaid bills, and in the most Republican twist ever, some of the…
Iowa Down Ballot 10/31/26 by Iowa Writers Collaborative We’re days away from the election so our all-star team of Kathie Obradovich, Laura Belin, and Eric Woolson give you the lay of the land in all the major races the…
Where with a little bit of luck -- and a ton of grassroots organizing -- decency has a fighting chance. Something is happening in Iowa. You can see it in the polls, which show Rob Sand, the Democratic state auditor…
Clive, Iowa -- What is Rob Sand's big vision if he wins his state's governor's mansion? Divided government. As the state auditor runs to upset Republicans' ten years of one-party control of Iowa's government, the…
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called Iowa's election "the most important election going on in this country" during a Make America Healthy Again rally Wednesday night, where he endorsed…
Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn emphasized his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday at his “Make America Healthy Again” rally with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.…
DES MOINES, Iowa - With the midterm elections just days away, Iowans are being bombarded with political ads on television, online and through text messages. This election cycle is breaking spending records, with…
