Campaigns & Elections

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

Both Republican candidates for Iowa House District 66 in Jones and most of Jackson counties come with previous experience in the Statehouse.

The Heart of Iowa Democrats will kick off Pride Month with a forum on Equality for All: the LGBTQ+ community and Iowa politics at 7 p.m. June 1.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, seeking his eighth term in the Senate, spoke at a campaign event Friday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.