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Our coverage of federal and state elections.

Campaigns Disagree Over Recount Process in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

Miller-Meeks’ campaign accused Hart’s campaign of distorting the recount process that is now underway in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Miller-Meeks Leads By Razor Thin Margin in Iowa 2nd Congressional District

After a correction was made in Lucas County, Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads Rita Hart by 50 votes in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Vander Hart: Undervoting Is Not Evidence of Voter Fraud

Shane Vander Hart: Historically, Americans cast more votes for President than they vote in down-ballot races like U.S. House of Representatives.

Joe Biden Projected Winner of 2020 Presidential Race

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been projected the winner of the 2020 Presidential race after Pennsylvania was called for him.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Orders Recount of Jasper County Precincts

A discrepancy caused by human error in one precinct in Jasper County impacted the unofficial results in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Vander Hart: Four Changes We Need For the Next Election Cycle

Shane Vander Hart shares four changes that he thinks should be made by news organizations, candidates, and state governments before the next election.

Rogers: Iowans Vote to Maintain Conservative Values and Pro-Growth Policies

Walt Rogers: The 2020 election results sent a signal that Iowans want to stay the course with conservative values and pro-growth economic policies.

In 2020, Iowa Shatters Voter Turnout Record

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced more than 1,697,000 Iowans voted, easily surpassing the previous state record of 1,589,951 set in 2012.

Joni Ernst Wins Re-Election to the U.S. Senate

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, won re-election to a second term defeating her Democratic challenger, Theresa Greenfield, 51.8 percent to 45.1 percent.

Hinson Defeats Finkenauer, Feenstra Wins Big, Axne Survives, Miller-Meeks Leads

Ashely Hinson unseats Abby Finkenauer, Randy Feenstra defeats J.D. Scholten, Cindy Axne survives David Young, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads Rita Hart.

Iowa Senate Republicans Maintain and Iowa House Republicans Expand Majority

On Election Day 2020, Iowa Senate Republicans maintain their 32 to 18 majority, and Iowa House Republicans gain six seats.

Trump Wins Iowa, Presidential Election Undecided

President Donald Trump defeated former Vice President Joe Biden 53.2 percent to 45 percent in Iowa with several battleground states still too close to call.

Election Night 2020 Live Blog

Shane Vander Hart and Kelvey Vander Hart will provide live blog coverage of Election Night 2020.

Iowa Sets Voter Registration Record

Republicans lead Democrats by 20,590 registered voters in Iowa, and Republicans have outpaced Democrats in their voter registration efforts since July.

Graham: My 2020 Election Predictions

Adam Graham provides his Election Day predictions.

The Battle for Control of the Iowa House

Shane Vander Hart highlights some of the potentially competitive races for control of the Iowa House of Representatives in the 2020 election cycle.