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Hinson’s Senate run leaves Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District up for grabs
For Democrats, flipping the 2nd Congressional District represents a high-priority opportunity to help reclaim the US House majority. For Republicans, retaining the seat is essential to preserving their narrow hold on Congress.
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Iowa’s 1st Congressional District candidates set for rematch in November
Iowa’s 1st Congressional District stands as one of the most crucial toss-up races in the nation, carrying massive stakes that could determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives. Spanning southeastern Iowa, the district has become a defining battleground where razor-thin margins dictate national outcomes.
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How Iowa maintains election security, making sure vote counts, step-by-step
From paper ballots to bipartisan hand counts, here’s what Iowa actually does to protect your vote — and how it stacks up against the rest of the country.
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Your guide to taking action for reproductive rights in Iowa
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action for reproductive rights statewide.
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Election forecaster says Iowa’s biggest races are in play
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report says Iowa’s Senate and governor’s races are now more competitive than Republicans would like them to be ahead of November’s election.
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Iowa Republican Rep. Shannon Lundgren vouches for man convicted of abusing children
Four days before a Dubuque County man was sentenced for child abuse, state Rep. Shannon Lundgren wrote the judge a letter on official Iowa Legislature letterhead vouching for his character.
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Pete Hegseth broke his own department’s rule to fundraise for Zach Nunn
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth headlined a ticketed campaign fundraiser for US Rep. Zach Nunn at the Iowa State Fair. It’s the exact kind of appearance his own department’s rules say Cabinet officials aren’t allowed to make and the second time this year his conduct has conflicted with his own department’s rules
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‘Be brave and call out the BS’: Your letters, Aug. 18, 2026
“When will we address the elephant in the room? GREED!!”
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How to vote by mail or vote absentee in Iowa
A step-by-step guide to getting and using an absentee ballot in Iowa in 2026.
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National backlash against Flock cameras reflected in Iowa communities
Flock cameras across the country are being vandalized, damaged, and destroyed by people who oppose and decry the surveillance state.
