Elections
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Nunn, Trone Garriott face off in pivotal Iowa 3rd Congressional District race
Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District stretches from Des Moines’ suburbs to the Missouri border, and this year it’s again one of the state’s most competitive races. Incumbent Zach Nunn and challenger Sarah Trone Garriott have raised a combined $10.1 million — here’s what to know about both candidates.
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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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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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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.
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A step-by-step guide on how to register to vote in 2026
Here is a complete guide on how to register to vote in Iowa.
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Rob Sand wants Iowa to take on Big Tech over kids’ safety
Rob Sand believes social media should be off-limits for kids under 16. His plan would require age verification, make minors’ accounts private, and ban DMs from strangers.
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Hinson says clinic closure talk is ‘lying by omission.’ State records tell another story
Ashley Hinson accused her critics of “lying by omission” about healthcare clinic closures. Then we checked what she left out.
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Trump admits no evidence Iowa poll was rigged—but wants Selzer’s files anyway
Trump’s lawyers argued in court: the Iowa Poll wasn’t news —it was a product the Register paid for. A judge asked if that logic could chill free speech statewide.
