Daily News Podcast
Daily NewslettersObservation follows GOP leadership dust-up
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Observation follows GOP leadership dust-up
Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is touting her support of veterans in her first TV ad of the election cycle. Her Democratic challenger notes Hinson voted against a House bill for veterans’ health care.
Also, Republican congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks recently hit the airwaves with her first TV ad
Iowa Democratic candidates running for state and federal office gathered in Lisbon on Saturday for a campaign rally to help elect Liz Mathis and Christina Bohannan.
Franken says yes; Grassley says no; experts say it’s complicated
Democrat Mike Franken on Friday said Iowa voters need to reject partisan politics and gather around a unifying message that puts “country over party” and “people over politics.”
Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds announces her annual fall fundraiser
One official said the spike of challenges may have been inspired by a 2020 election results denier who spoke in Iowa recently
They’re knocking on doors, helping others in competitive districts
The campaign will spend $160,000 on the ad to air in the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids media market
Today is the first day voters can request ballots; the early voting period starts Oct. 19
A slate of Republican speakers said Hinson, the mother of two, would continue to serve as a strong conservative voice for parents against pandemic-related school closures and transgender policies if re-elected to Congress.
Inside Elections moves the 1st and 2nd District races in the Democrats’ direction
Fundraiser to return after a two-year hiatus.
