The text messages claim to be surveying residents about local issues and ask for a response; the texts are not authentic and were not sent by the officials or candidates named, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said
Erin Murphy Campaigns & Elections Oct. 16, 2025 7:32 am50d ago
The text messages claim to be surveying residents about local issues and ask for a response; the texts are not authentic and were not sent by the officials or candidates named, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau Campaigns & Elections Oct. 16, 2025 7:35 am50d ago
Guy Morgan, a 33-year-old Boone hotel manager and first-time Democratic candidate, is running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District — despite living outside it. He says his campaign, born from personal tragedy and a desire to combat extremism, will focus on clean water, fair wages and workers’ rights.
Local Elections Oct. 15, 2025 4:49 pm50d ago
Early in-person and mail-in voting begins Wednesday for Iowa's 2025 city/school elections. Here's what you need to know about checking your voter registration status, how to vote early in-person and by mail, and how to vote on Election Day, Nov. 4.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 15, 2025 7:18 am51d ago
At a rally of Iowa GOP women in Iowa City, U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks lauded the release of Israeli hostages under a Trump-brokered ceasefire and denounced Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown.
News Oct. 17, 2025 1:47 pm48d ago
Five of the nine Cedar Rapids City Council seats are up for election on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 14, 2025 7:53 am52d ago
Former Congressman Rod Blum suspends his campaign for Iowa’s open 2nd District U.S. House seat, while new attack ads target Iowa Republicans over wind energy tax credits, health care costs and the federal shutdown.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 12, 2025 9:33 pm53d ago
Ernst, who will not seek re-election next year, held her final Roast and Ride fundraiser Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Local Elections Oct. 17, 2025 1:46 pm48d ago
Four candidates are running across three different races for Marion City Council on the Nov. 4 ballot.
State Government Oct. 13, 2025 8:35 am53d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday set a special election date for Tuesday, Dec. 30, to fill the Iowa Senate seat vacated with former Sen. Claire Celsi’s death.
On Iowa Politics Oct. 10, 2025 4:15 am56d ago
This week on the podcast, we’ll discuss the Des Moines Superintendent situation, the federal government shutdown, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks talking town halls.
Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Oct. 9, 2025 7:19 am57d ago
Iowa County Supervisor Abigail Maas said she is ready to translate her horse roping and riding skills to reining in taxpayer dollars and property taxes as state auditor.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 8, 2025 5:25 pm57d ago
Greene County Attorney Thomas Laehn will launch a Libertarian campaign for U.S. Senate, vowing to rein in executive power, end eminent domain abuse and dismantle what he calls Washington’s “corrupt two-party system.” He joins a crowded field of candidates competing to replace retiring Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 6, 2025 3:58 pm59d ago
Three Democratic hopefuls in Iowa’s 1st District —Christina Bohannan, Taylor Wettach and Travis Terrell — used a Kalona forum to defend ACA subsidies, Medicare and Social Security, while staking out differences on Israel-Gaza and detailing plans for education, unions and cleaner water.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 6, 2025 11:19 am59d ago
Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Steen launched his “99 Strong” statewide tour in Marion on Saturday, pledging to champion skilled trades, parental rights, property tax reform and local control. Steen also vowed to oppose eminent domain for pipelines and defend “Iowa’s culture and values.”
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