National Elections

Also, Iowa co-chair of Nikki Haley campaign endorses Kamala Harris

Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said she is unwilling to shutdown the federal government unless Congress passes legislation requiring that people show proof of citizenship to register to vote, rejecting demands by Donald Trump.

A package sent to the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office prompted the evacuation of a government building in Des Moines

Also, Iowa Farm Bureau endorses Democrat Sami Scheetz for Iowa House

Also, Iowa Farm Bureau’s political arm has endorsed Republican Randy Feenstra

Democrat Sarah Corkery tells a Cedar Rapids crowd that an independent candidate also running in the congressional race could siphon votes from incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.

Also, an advocacy group for abortion access announced endorsements and investments in Democratic Iowa statehouse candidates

LeClaire resident seeks ethics probe of Republican rep’s voting address

Also in the Campaign Almanac: Iowa Farm Bureau’s political arm endorses Ashley Hinson.

The Libertarian candidates for U.S. House in Iowa had challenged a state panel’s ruling that disqualified them for this fall’s election because they failed to follow nominating procedures required in state law

A District Court Judge upheld a state panel’s ruling that would remove 3 Libertarian candidates for U.S. House from Iowa’s ballots; the Supreme Court will hear the Libertarians’ appeal.

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.