Elections
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Guest post: Project 2025 would have major consequences for rural Iowans
With the Nov. 5 elections getting closer, I’ve been talking with friends and neighbors about the candidates running for office and issues that matter in our day-to-day lives. One topic that keeps coming up is Project 2025.
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Tiara Mays-Sims’ passion for public education spurred by her family
For Tiara Mays-Sims, the recent changes to public education in Iowa from the Republican-controlled legislature—especially with Area Education Agencies—are deeply personal. A mother of twins, Mays-Sims noticed early-on that her son wasn’t meeting developmental milestones, so she moved to a town and school district where she knew he could get the help he needed. The…
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Driven by public service, Matt Blake aims for education, reproductive rights reset in Iowa Senate race
When Matt Blake moved to Urbandale, he got involved in the community almost immediately and volunteered to help with the annual 4th of July parade. Within a few months, he’d been appointed the leader of the organization. A few years later, he was inspired to run for Urbandale City Council. “I’m a big believer that…
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Here’s what Iowans thought of the Trump-Harris debate
We asked, you answered: What are your thoughts after Tuesday night’s presidential debate?
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VIDEOS: UNI professors talk 2024 election, national conventions
During a recent episode of Iowa Press, University of Northern Iowa political science professors Donna Hoffman and Chris Larimer discussed what local voters and candidates can learn from national conventions and elections. Hoffman discussed a major difference between the Republican and Democratic National Conventions that voters should note. @iowastartingline During an interview with Iowa Press,…
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Felony on your record? You can likely still vote in Iowa; here’s how
If you’ve been convicted of a felony charge in Iowa, but you’ve served your time, you could be eligible to vote this November. Whether those who have a felony on their record can vote, and when that happens, varies widely across the US: In three places (Maine, Vermont, Washington DC), you never lose your right…
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, lays out her vision for the country
The final night of the Democratic National Convention capped off a remarkable month of surging enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy.
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No cold calls: 6 ways to get out the vote as an introvert
Maybe you’re an introvert, avoid social situations, or just don’t like the idea of door-knocking, cold-calling, and meeting people. But you’re still hyped up for the election, and want to get out the vote for your favorite candidate. What to do?
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Barack and Michelle Obama highlight Harris and Trump’s wildly different visions for America
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama capped off Tuesday’s events at the DNC, where they laid out differing visions of where America will go under a Harris or Trump presidency.
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Iowa passed Voter ID laws in 2017. Here’s what to know now
While Iowa’s voter ID law may have put hurdles in the way of casting a ballot, county auditors and poll workers are still committed to helping all eligible citizens vote on Election Day.
