Campaigns & Elections

The state party is proposing a simpler, streamlined process that essentially would be a straw poll

Also, Chuck Grassley will speak at a pre-primary rally this weekend

One of the Democratic candidates wants to prioritize child care; the other wants to focus on long- term care facilities and infrastructure.

Six Republicans are on the Tuesday primary ballot for Iowa House District 91, a new district created in last year’s redistricting. The candidates are John George of Marengo, Adam Grier of Williamsburg, Devon Hodgeman of Oxford, Skylar Limkemann of Tiffin, Matt McAreavy of Oxford and Brad Sherman of Williamsburg.

Mary Ann Hanusa and Todd Halbur vie in June 7 primary

Andrew Dunn, Christy Wolfe and Adam Zabner are running for the seat currently held by Rep. Christina Bohannan, who is running for Congress. The three Iowa City Democrats share their priorities and why they’re running.

Winner will face Paul Pate in general election

Gov. Kim Reynolds has endorsed Heather Hora, of Washington, for the Iowa House District 92 seat. Her opponent in the June 7 primary — Jaron Rosien, mayor of Washington — said the endorsement represents “a pair of golden handcuffs” that won’t benefit the district’s constituents.

Also, an anti-abortion group endorses state attorney general candidate Brenna Bird

Tony Currin and Elinor Levin, candidates for Iowa House District 89, face each other in the June 7 Democratic primary.

Also, a group that backs STEM candidates endorses Mike Franken in Iowa’s U.S. Sente campaign

Also, Liz Mathis and Abby Finkenauer add endorsements