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Photos: Election Day in Iowa
Nov. 5, 2019 3:29 pm, Updated: Nov. 5, 2019 9:36 pm
Iowans cast their ballots in local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
Maggie Kpongo of Cedar Rapids submits her ballot to the voting machine at the precinct 32 polling place at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Kpongo, who grew up in Belgium, recently became a U.S. citizen and voted for the first time in this election. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
A sign is posted outside the precinct 32 polling place at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Voters decided on school board and local government elections. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Janet Runyan of Cedar Rapids inspects a passport at the precinct 32 polling place at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Voters decided on school board and local government elections. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Jacob Patterson of Cedar Rapids (left), Connie Frame (center) of Cedar Rapids, and Janet Runyan of Cedar Rapids inspect the ID of Maggie Kpongo of Cedar Rapids at the precinct 32 polling place at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Kpongo, who grew up in Belgium, recently became a U.S. citizen and voted for the first time in this election. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
'I Voted Today' stickers are seen on a table at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City for voters on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Colette Atkins celebrates after final polling numbers are announced during a watch party at Goldfinch Eatery in Marion on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Atkins was appointed to her Ward 1 seat last year, and was one of four incumbents on the city council facing challengers in the election. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Candidate Janice Weiner holds her granddaughter Alaska, 2, as her and fellow candidate Laura Bergus congratulate one another after winning their spots on the Iowa City council during an election results watch party at Big Grove in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Anna Manternach of Iowa City holds up 4-year-old Nora to show her how she is filling out her ballot at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Maggie Kpongo of Cedar Rapids votes as her daughter, Abigail Mwaluke, 3, plays among the voting booths at the precinct 32 polling place at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Kpongo, who grew up in Belgium, recently became a U.S. citizen and voted for the first time in this election. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Jim and Nancy Kloubec of Cedar Rapids present their IDs before voting at the precinct 32 polling place at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Voters decided on school board and local government elections. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Jim Kloubec of Cedar Rapids votes at the precinct 32 polling place at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Voters decided on school board and local government elections. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
The precinct 26 polling place at Grant Wood Elementary School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Under the school facilities plan, Grant Wood school would be closed along with seven other schools in the district. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Dexter Merschbrock, candidate for the Cedar Rapids school board, votes at the precinct 26 polling place at Grant Wood Elementary School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Under the school facilities plan, Grant Wood school would be closed along with seven other schools in the district. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Grant Wood Elementary School is the precinct 26 polling place in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Under the school facilities plan, Grant Wood school would be closed along with seven other schools in the district. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Pat Goodwin of Iowa City puts her 'I Voted Today' sticker on her coat at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Karen Minns of Iowa City holds her 4-month-old son, Neil, while filling out her ballot at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A precinct 6 'Vote Here' sign is seen outside of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Anna Manternach of Iowa City reviews her ballot before turning it in with 4-year-old Nora at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Derek Engler of Iowa City fills out his ballot at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Voters on the right get their ballots as those on the left complete them at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Precinct election official Jean Schultz helps a voter with paperwork at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
A man walks out after voting at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Voters cast their ballots at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa City council candidate Laura Bergus celebrates with her husband, Nick, after finding out she's won her election while at a results watch party at Big Grove in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa City council candidate Janice Weiner gets an update on results from Robin Butler of Iowa City during an election results watch party at Big Grove in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa City council candidate Janice Weiner holds her granddaughter, Alaska, 2, while being interviewed by local media after finding out she's won her election during an election results watch party at Big Grove in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa City council candidate Laura Bergus is interviewed by local media after finding out she's won her election during an election results watch party at Big Grove in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Marion community development director Tom Treharne (left) and city council member Randy Strnad await results during a watch party for council incumbent candidate Colette Atkins at Goldfinch Eatery in Marion on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. At right are neighbors of Atkins, Joan and Jerry Cochrane. Atkins was appointed to her Ward 1 seat last year, and was one of four incumbents on the city council facing challengers in the election. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Neighbors toast the victory of Colette Atkins during a watch party at Goldfinch Eatery in Marion on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Atkins was appointed to her Ward 1 seat last year, and was one of four incumbents on the city council facing challengers in the election. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Colette Atkins hugs husband Rich Atkins after her win was announced during a watch party at Goldfinch Eatery in Marion on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Atkins was appointed to her Ward 1 seat last year, and was one of four incumbents on the city council facing challengers in the election. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Colette Atkins thanks supporters during a watch party at Goldfinch Eatery in Marion on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Atkins was appointed to her Ward 1 seat last year, and was one of four incumbents on the city council facing challengers in the election. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
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