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Tuesday’s primary election features competitive campaigns for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Iowa Secretary of State
Also, an Eastern Iowa statehouse candidate scores endorsements
From “stand your ground” to permit-less carry, Iowa’s gun regulations have been significantly relaxed over the past decade-plus.
First-term state Rep. Molly Donahue faces competition from newcomer Austin Frerick in the race to represent much of eastern Cedar Rapids and Marion in Iowa Senate District 37.
Two Republicans and two Democrats bring a range of options to the ballot for Senate District 41.
But it reduces previous ethanol-blending requirements due to a plunge in fuel demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: it's primary season. Plus what lawmakers are saying about guns.
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.
