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Our coverage of federal and state elections.

How the 2020 Congressional Elections Are Shaping Up

Adam Graham previews several key U.S. Senate races and who looks most likely to control the U.S. House in 2021.

New Ad: Ernst Highlights Record on Mental Health Support for Farmers

During Suicide Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, released a new ad with Iowan Jill Vrieze, whose brother, a farmer, took his own life.

Greenfield Sends Her Own Fundraising Email After Ginsburg’s Death

After Iowa Democrats complain that Joni Ernst’s campaign sent out a fundraising appeal shortly after news of Justice Ginsburg’s death broke, Theresa Greenfield sent her own.

Ernst Announces Two-Day Motorcycle Ride Across Iowa

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst announced Joni’s Ride Across Iowa, a two-day motorcycle ride across Iowa to be held on October 10-11, 2020.

Ashley Hinson Releases Fifth Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional Race

State Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, released her fifth television ad titled “Nightmare.”

Hinson and Finkenauer Both Support Conversion Therapy Bans for Minors

Ashley Hinson and Abby Finkenauer both support conservation therapy bans, some warn those bans go beyond protecting LGBTQ youth from abusive practices.

Jorgensen Makes Ballot in All Fifty States

The Libertarian ticket of Dr. Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy “Spike” Cohen is now officially on the ballot in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

Young Releases Ad Highlighting Axne’s Voting by Proxy

Young for Iowa released a new television ad highlighting Cindy Axne outsourcing her vote by proxy to liberal Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin.

Vander Hart: Greenfield Doesn’t Understand What Second Amendment Is About

Shane Vander Hart: Theresa Greenfield, the Second Amendment is not about hunting and shooting skeet; it’s about the right to self-defense.

Wounded Vet Stumps for Ernst in New Ad

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s new ad tells the story of a native Iowan and veteran named Owen who was severely wounded during one of his eight tours of duty.

Hinson Launches Fourth TV Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s First District, released her fourth television ad titled “1-2 Punch.”

Iowa Farm Bureau PAC Endorses Ernst, Feenstra and Young

Iowa Farm Bureau PAC designated U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, State Senator Randy Feenstra,and former U.S. Rep. David Young a “friend of agriculture.”

Ashley Hinson Announces Law Enforcement Advisory Committee

Ashley Hinson released her Law Enforcement Advisory Committee comprised of 50 members with each county in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District represented.

Miller-Meeks Announces Economic Advisory Council

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican nominee in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race, announced her economic advisory council consisting of 63 small business owners.

NRSC Releases New Ad in Iowa: Greenfield is Weak on China

NRSC released a new TV ad stated Democratic nominee Theresa Greenfield supports environmental policies that would send jobs to China.

WATCH: Iowa Press Debate Between Abby Finkenauer and Ashley Hinson

Iowa Press hosted the first debate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race between U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer and her challenger, State Rep. Ashley Hinson.