Campaigns & Elections

Jim Leach says he’s looking for ‘decency’ in candidates

Also, recent polling shows a statistical tie in Iowa’s attorney general campaign

Republicans are focusing their campaigning on inflation, high gas prices and social issues in schools. Many Democrats in the suburbs are focusing attention on Iowa issues, namely abortion rights in the state and support for public schools.

Reynolds appears in strong position to win re-election as governor; challenger Deidre DeJear is traveling the state in hopes of making up ground

Democratic gubernatorial challenger Deidre DeJear said lagging poll numbers are a “barometer,” but don’t capture how Iowans feel about the state’s direction under Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Districts are all tied or separated by just 1 point in new polling released this week

Democratic Attorney General Miller has a competitive fundraising race, while Democratic Auditor Rob Sand is dominating his

Also, a Michigan state legislator and rising star will appear at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding next month

Democratic candidate Mike Franken outraised Chuck Grassley over the past six weeks, but Grassley holds a commanding edge at the period’s close

Fox News personality Tucker Carlson implored a crowd of evangelical Christians on Friday to be discerning and advocate for traditional and conservative policies.

Also, a local mayor endorses Iowa Senate candidate Kevin Kinney

Also, Franken’s campaign reported raising $2.8 million in the past federal fundraising quarter