Four protesters interrupted the event, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Miller-Meeks' support for Israel's war. They were removed from the event, with two being briefly detained. The annual political fundraiser celebrated Republican wins in the state.
It is likely the three Libertarian candidates will appeal the judge’s ruling to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Legal dispute holding up the printing of most Nov. 5 ballots
Three Libertarian candidates for Congress have appealed a state panel’s ruling that disqualified their candidacies and put their spot on the Nov. 5 ballot in question. Now, a judge says election ballots should not be certified until their challenges have been heard.
3 Libertarian Congressional candidates are challenging the State Objections Panel’s 2-1 ruling that would remove them from the November ballot
Plus, Republican will not appear on the ballot after Linn County GOP chair refused to certify results.
The State Objection Panel’s 2-1 vote upholds an objection to the Congressional candidacies of Nicholas Gluba, Marco Battaglia and Charles Aldrich, who may challenge the ruling in court or run as write-ins
A Republican will not appear on the fall ballot to challenge a Democratic incumbent for a local statehouse seat after the chair of a Linn County GOP special nominating convention refused to certify the results.
Also in the Campaign Almanac: The Family Leader issues Iowa legislative endorsements
Also, man who killed Algona police officer sentenced to life in prison
Linn GOP nominates candidates at convention for auditor, Iowa House races
Also, Planned Parenthood’s political PAC announces $250,000 donation in Iowa races
A new state law requires an Iowa registered voter’s status to be moved from active to inactive after failing to vote in any general election
Democrat Sarah Corkery is running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ashely Hinson and spoke at the Des Moines Register’s Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.
The State Objection Panel will meet Aug. 28 to determine whether three Libertarian candidates for U.S. House in Iowa should remain on the ballot.
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