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Our coverage of federal and state elections.

Ernst and Miller-Meeks Release New Ads Focused on Agriculture

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, released ads focused on agriculture in their respective races.
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Vander Hart: Six Reasons Why Biden’s ‘Shoot Them In The Leg’ Idea Is Foolish

Shane Vander Hart: Vice President Joe Biden suggesting training police to shoot people in the leg is not just foolish, but dangerous as well.

Vander Hart: Biden Implicitly Endorses Allowing Children to Pursue Sex Change Therapy

Shane Vander Hart: Former Vice President Joe Biden implicitly endorsed allowing children as young as eight to begin sex change therapy.

With Election Day Approaching, Trump Rallies Iowans in Des Moines

Thousands came to see President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Des Moines International Airport with less than three weeks to go to Election Day.

Graham: Maine Gives Independent Voters A Boost

Adam Graham: Maine has become a state where voters can have their cake and eat it too, at least in races for federal office.

Parker: A Clear Choice for Christian Voters

Maria Parker: For all American citizens of good will who value our God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and the Bill of Rights the choice has never been clearer.

Ernst Rallies Voters on Two-Day Motorcycle Ride Across Iowa

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst during her stop in Des Moines said prosperity, freedom, opportunity is the path she wants to be on as she fights for Iowans.
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President Trump Coming to Campaign In Des Moines

President Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Vander Hart: My Approach to Iowa’s Judicial Retention Elections in 2020

Shane Vander Hart shares his thoughts about Iowa’s judicial retention elections that voters can find on the back of the ballot in 2020.

Ernst’s New TV Ad Features Her Sister Discussing Pre-existing Condition

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s ad highlights her sister who has type 1 diabetes and her fight to force insurance companies to cover Iowans with pre-existing conditions.

Vander Hart: Pence Had a Strong Debate Performance

Shane Vander Hart: Vice President Mike Pence’s debate performance is a bright spot in what has been a couple of rough weeks for the Trump campaign.

Watch: Vice Presidential Debate Between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris

Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., participated in the vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Right Life Action Releases 2020 Champions of Life Endorsements

Right Life Action released a list of elected officials running for re-election that they identified as “Champions” for the pro-life cause.

Sherman: Harris/Biden Gun Slogan – ‘If You Like Your Guns, Sorry, You CAN’T Keep Them’

Steve Sherman: If you like being able to privately own weapons and protect yourself and your family, ignore whatever you hate about Trump and vote for him.

Swanson: Axne Won’t Tell Iowa Voters the Truth

Andy Swanson: During their first 2020 debate, Cindy Axne looked into the camera and lied…both about David Young’s record and her own.

Pro-Life Groups to Spend $500K to Re-Elect Joni Ernst

SBA List and its partner super PAC, Women Speak Out PAC, announced they would invest $500,000 into Iowa’s U.S. Senate race to re-elect Joni Ernst.