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We care for us: Iowa places to support as another Trump presidency looms
We care for us: That’s the message we want Iowans to carry with them in the immediate aftermath of the election, instead of despair.
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Republicans maintain control in Iowa, see small gains on historic majorities
Despite some Democratic wins, Republicans carried the night. They maintain control of the Iowa Legislature and congressional seats. Going into Tuesday, Iowa Democrats had a lot to be excited about. A list of winnable seats in Des Moines. Two seats in Congress labeled “toss-ups.” And an Iowa Poll that suggested big wins for Democrats. But…
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Trump wins the White House
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
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Presidential race too close to call as vote counts continue in key swing states
Results in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin may not come in until Wednesday morning, and Arizona and Nevada are unlikely to see calls made before Wednesday or Thursday.
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Eddie Andrews retains his seat in the Iowa House in the 2024 election
Incumbent Rep. Eddie Andrews, a Republican from Johnston, will return to the Iowa House of Representatives in January.
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Matt Blake unseats long-time Republican senator Brad Zaun in 2024 election
Matt Blake, a Democrat from Urbandale, will take his place in the Iowa Senate when the 2025 Legislative Session begins in January. With all precincts reporting in the district, Blake has won 52.35% to 47.48%. The new state senator unseated 19-year incumbent Sen. Brad Zaun, a Republican from Urbandale, by 1,776 votes (19,106 to 17,330)…
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Election Day tracker: Ballot counting machines fail in Story Co., votes will be hand counted instead
Good Election Day afternoon to you all, but especially to J. Ann Selzer, who could (depending on Iowa’s outcome) end up predicting something no other pollster did, and henceforth be crowned the queen of polling. How are we feeling? Would hearing from an excited voter help? @iowastartingline This Iowa City voter has an important message for those thinking of…
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Iowa Democrats rally for Baccam into Election Day
Democratic challenger Lanon Baccam made one last appeal to supporters in his bid against Republican US Rep. Zach Nunn.
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How does my vote get counted—and certified—in Iowa?
Now that you’ve voted, how does your vote get counted? We drew a roadmap Iowa takes after each Election Day to certify its results. You voted. You did your job. With a little patience we’ll have a result. Because there is so much attention on getting you to a precinct to fill out and turn…
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Trump is widely expected to prematurely declare victory regardless of the vote count
Political experts and campaign officials alike are expecting Donald Trump to declare victory on Tuesday night before the final results will roll in. It’s just one tactic the former president and his allies have been working on to sow doubt in a potential election loss.
