Elections
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Meet Christina Bohannan, candidate for Iowa’s 1st District
Christina Bohannan, a Democrat from Iowa City, is running for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District with hopes to defeat Republican US Rep. Marriannette Miller-Meeks of Davenport. Bohannan, who first ran against Miller-Meeks in 2022, is a law professor at the University of Iowa, mom, and former representative of Iowa House District 85. If you live in…
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How to vote on Election Day in Iowa
It’s Election Day, and you have done literally nothing to prepare for this. Don’t worry: You can still vote! Here’s how. Iowa’s general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. If you’re reading this on Nov. 5, don’t freak out: You can still register AND vote today. REGISTER TO VOTE See if you’re already registered to vote: …
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VIDEO: How to register to vote in 30 seconds
Want to vote? Still need to register? Watch this. @iowastartingline How to register to #vote in #Iowa in (roughly) 30 seconds. #voterregistration ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line Head to the Iowa Secretary of State’s website or Voterready.iowa.gov for voter registration, absentee ballot requests, important dates, and more.
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Millennial Iowan: ‘With Trump, I only see dictatorship’
Not everyone can have their ideal candidate for president, especially about 100 days out from the election. But Colleen Hunkele, a millennial Iowan, believes while Harris isn’t their ideal candidate, they still agree with a lot her administration would put forward. “I do have a lot of faith that marginalized groups will be seen, women…
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Early voting in Iowa: Where, when and how to vote
A step-by-step guide to early voting in Iowa. If you want to vote, but you don’t have the time or ability to go to your polling location for whatever reason, an easy solution is to vote early. In Iowa, the process involves a few steps, but let’s start with a quick explanation. Am I eligible…
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Why this Iowa Millennial is hopeful for the 2024 election
Alicia Korenini’s immediate reaction to President Biden dropping out of the race was confusion and worry—but soon after, the Iowa Millennial began feeling a sense of hope that had been lost for a long time. For Korenini, 36, of Des Moines, voting isn’t a choice. She has voted in every election since she was 18…
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VIDEOS: Why these Iowans are voting for Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris’s campaign revived a sense of hope in the upcoming presidential election in November. Find out why these Iowans are looking forward to voting for her. @iowastartingline Kamala Harris’s campaign revived a sense of hope for the upcoming presidential election. Find out why these Iowans are looking forward to voting for her. #iowa #iowanews…
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This Gen-Z Iowan is voting to save lives from gun violence
Ingrid Alg-Liening is voting because she has watched her family, friends, classmates, and many Americans fall victim to gun violence throughout her life. As a first-time voter who has spent years advocating for gun violence prevention efforts, she is more than ready to head to the polls in November. Alg-Liening is the Executive Director of…
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How to skip the crowds when you vote in 2024
If you’re worried about interacting with a bunch of people when you go to the polls to vote this year, you don’t have to be. In fact, voting is generally low-interaction, but if you really want to talk to as few people as possible, you have some options.
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What is an absentee ballot and how do I get one this year?
A step-by-step guide to getting and using an absentee ballot in Iowa. If you want to vote, but you don’t have the time or ability to go to your polling location for whatever reason, an easy solution is to get an absentee ballot. In Iowa, the process involves a few steps, but let’s start with…
