Over nearly a quarter of a century, Sen. Joe Bolkcom has found that representing Iowa City to be the best job in Iowa politics because his constituents have given him the freedom and support to tackle issues other legislators haven’t been able to address because “they come from districts where it's harder to be outspoken.”
The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board is investigating complaints that three write-in campaigns for uncontested Cedar Rapids City Council seats failed to file paperwork after seemingly spending over $1,000.
Longtime senator’s 45 percent approval could portend a more challenging re-election bid next year than he’s accustomed to.
He cited the death of a nephew earlier this year in ending his campaign for the Democratic nomination to likely face Chuck Grassley
Republicans in the Pennsylvania Senate said Friday they will pay up to $270,000 over the next six months to have an Iowa consulting firm examine the 2020 election with an eye toward developing changes to state election law.
From protecting election integrity to more support for emergency medical services workers, Kaufmann said he has led the way, delivering wins for Iowans.
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3 votes separate incumbent from challenger Dale Monroe
Marking a shift in tone from previous forums where partisan divides emerged, the two remaining candidates for Cedar Rapids mayor, Amara Andrews and Tiffany O’Donnell, focused on their visions for improving the city in the last forum before the Nov. 30 runoff.
It’s hard to say when the recount board will finish counting the at-large votes by hand, deputy election commissioner says
The only Democrat in Iowa’s congressional delegation had considered running for governor
Linn County supervisors on Wednesday decided to wait for a recount of Nov. 2 ballots
Kyle Kuehl is first Republican to announce bid in Iowa’s new 1st District
A name will be drawn from hat at Wednesday’s Linn County Board of Supervisors meeting
After his narrow loss on Election Day Nov. 2, Mayor Brad Hart has endorsed Women Lead Change Chief Executive Officer Tiffany O’Donnell to assume the city’s top elected role. O’Donnell faces Amara Andrews in the Nov. 30 runoff.
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