Campaigns & Elections

A four-way race for the Republican nomination for the 2 nd District congressional seat is set. Chris Reed of Marion filed …

Francis Thicke, candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, is promising a “new vision and innovative leadership” if Iowans elect him …

Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Roxanne Conlin is scheduled to attend the Linn County Democratic Party Convention at noon Saturday. Conlin, who …

Former Gov. Terry Branstad has received the endorsemetn of two more legislators — Sen. Jim Hahn, R-Muscatine, and state Rep. Renee …

Gubernatorial candidate Rep. Rod Roberts of Carroll has accepted an invitation from Scott County Republicans to participate in a debate …

DES MOINES – State lawmakers are taking another run at establishing an Iowa public information board that would deal with …

The Gazette DES MOINES – Iowa took a “$270 million step” toward leaner, more efficient state government Wednesday, Gov. Chet …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette CORALVILLE — Rep. Dave Jacoby, D-Coralville, is running for re-election in announced today that …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette Sen. Joe Bolkcom will seek a fourth term from Senate 39, which covers Iowa …

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette Former Gov. Terry Branstad says he’s willing to join in three campaign debates with …

A roundup of legislative and Statehouse items of interest for Tuesday, March 9:  TAX CREDIT LEGISLATION: A working group of …

DES MOINES – The longest serving woman in the Iowa House will not seek re-election. Rep. Dolores Mertz, D-Otteson, who …