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Republicans Lose Iowa Election in District Trump Won by 21 Points
It comes after Trump won the district by 21 points in November. In 2024, Trump flipped Scott County red after Joe Biden previously won by the county by 3 points in 2020, and Hillary Clinton by 2 points in 2016. Jackson and Clinton counties were won by Trump in the last three presidential elections.
Dems find some hope in elections in Iowa and Minnesota
On Tuesday, Iowa Democrats notched an upset victory in a state Senate district that Donald Trump won by more than 20 points, and Minnesota Democrats retook their Senate majority in the statehouse. Meanwhile,
Democrats flip Iowa state Senate seat
Democrats have flipped an Iowa state Senate seat in a district that overwhelmingly voted for President Trump in November. Democrat Mike Zimmer, who has worked in education and serves as the
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat in special election
Democrats Tuesday flipped seat in the Iowa Senate in a special election held to replace Republican Sen. Chris Cournoyer, who was named as Iowa's lieutenant governor, but Democrats still will be far outnumbered in the chamber.
Who is Mike Zimmer? Meet the Iowa Democrat who flipped Iowa Senate District 35
Democrat Mike Zimmer beat out Republican Kate Whittington in a special election to fill newly appointed Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer's state senate seat.
What to know ahead of the Iowa Senate District 35 special election
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Chris Cournoyer to serve as lieutenant governor. Cournoyer represented Senate District 35 and has since resigned from that role.
Unofficial results: Democrat Mike Zimmer wins Iowa Senate District 35 special election
Unofficial results as of 9:40 p.m. with all counties and precincts reporting, show Zimmer leading with 4,812, or 51.72%, to Whittington's 4,473 votes, or 48.08%.
Iowa Democrats flip Senate seat in special election to cut into Republican majority
Democrat Mike Zimmer has defeated Republican Kate Whittington in the special election for Senate District 35, which was vacated by Chris Cournoyer.
Iowa Democrat pulls off upset in state special election contest
Iowa Democrats scored an upset in a state Senate special election on Tuesday, months after being wiped out in the Hawkeye ...
Democrat Mike Zimmer wins Iowa Senate special election
Democrat Mike Zimmer is the newest Iowa senator, flipping the Senate District 35 seat in Tuesday’s special election. Zimmer ...
Bill would require Iowa driver’s licenses to list citizenship status
The legislation, House Study Bill 37, would require a person’s citizenship status to be listed on the back of their driver’s ...
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DeGraw suspends campaign ahead of Iowa City Council special election primary
Remaining candidates address questions about how they would approach state, federal policies that affect Iowa City residents.
Democrats flip seat in Iowa Senate
Your Local Election Headquarters is tracking Iowa’s special election for the seat in the State Senate vacated by Lieutenant ...
Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for Jan. 28, 2025
The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 ...
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Capitol Notebook: Election shows anti-abortion positions can ‘win,’ Iowa Gov. Reynolds says
Also, legislators considered a bill that would enhance penalties for individuals who wear a hood in an effort to conceal ...