Zachary Oren Smith is your friendly neighborhood reporter. He leads Starting Line’s political coverage where he investigates corruption, housing affordability and the future of work. For nearly a decade, he’s written award-winning stories for Iowa Public Radio, The Des Moines Register and Iowa City Press-Citizen. Send your tips on hard news and good food to zach@iowastartingline.com.
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Miller-Meeks hawks Hurricane Helene conspiracies
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa joined former President Donald Trump in spreading already-debunked claims about FEMA’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. And it has a cost.
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IA-03 Debate: Baccam and Nunn face off Tuesday night
Democratic challenger Lanon Baccam faces off against Republican incumbent Zach Nunn in a televised debate tonight. Democratic challenger Lanon Baccam faces Republican US Rep. Zach Nunn. The live debate will air at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District stretches across 21 counties in the southwestern and south-central parts of the state.…
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Bohannan, Baccam make gains: Two of Iowa’s congressional races enter ‘toss up’ territory
Political analysts are beginning to reflect what organizers on the ground have known for months. Two congressional races in Iowa are tight. Democratic challengers Christina Bohannan and Lanon Baccam have seen an updraft of volunteers and money as they take on incumbent Republicans Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn.
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Zachary Oren Smith joins Starting Line
Zachary Oren Smith joins Iowa Starting Line. He’ll lead our coverage of Iowa politics. He says he’s excited to join our crusade against cynicism across the state.
