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Pate Plan Promotes and Strengthens Iowa Elections

Iowa Secretary of State candidate Paul D. Pate has released his plan to encourage voter participation while strengthening the integrity of Iowa’s elections.

Rod Blum Runs First TV Ad in Iowa 1st Congressional District Race

Rod Blum, Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, announced the release of his campaign’s first TV ad of the general election.

Branstad and Pate Unveil New Ads

The Branstad-Reynolds Campaign released its 8th general election ad in the Iowa Gov race, Paul Pate released his 1st web ad in Iowa Secretary of State race.

Braley, Not Ernst, Is the Extreme Candidate on Abortion

Bruce Braley released an ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race paints Joni Ernst’s prolife record as radical; one look at his record shows who really is extreme.

Adam Gregg: Tom Miller Has Head Stuck in Sand on Immigration Issue

Email shows Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s office is advising county attorneys to throw open the jailhouse doors for suspected illegal immigrants.

Three Questions Mike Pence Will Avoid Hiding Out in Iowa

Gov. Mike Pence (R-IN) will manage to duck questions on Obamacare, Common Core, and integrating workforce development into K-12 education when in Iowa.

Branstad, Gregg, Northey and Mosiman Deemed Friends of Iowa Business

The Iowa Industry PAC endorsed Governor Terry Branstad, AG Candidate Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and State Auditor Mary Mosiman.

Appeals Court Reinstates Fraud Case Against Planned Parenthood in Iowa

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit reinstated a former Planned Parenthood facility director’s lawsuit against Planned Parenthood of the Heartland.

Young for Iowa Releases Radio Ad in Iowa 3rd Congressional District Race

David Young’s campaign in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race released a radio ad this week entitled “Listen” that will be played throughout the district.

Miller-Meeks Gives Solid Peformance During Iowa 2nd District Debate

Mariannette Miller-Meeks provided a stark contrast between her and Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) in the Iowa 2nd Congressional District Debate.

Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst to Debate Three Times in Iowa U.S. Senate Race

The campaigns for Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst announced they will have three debates in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race in Des Moines, Qud Cities and Sioux City.

Former Iowa State Senator Kent Sorenson Pleads Guilty to Concealing Campaign Expenditures

Former Iowa State Senator Kent Sorenson pled guilty in U.S. District court to concealing federal campaign expenditures made for his support of Ron Paul.

Iowa House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into Attorney General’s Office

The Iowa House Government Oversight Committee, announced an investigation into the Crime Victim Assistance Division of Attorney General Tom Miller’s office.

Paul Pate Takes Lead in Iowa Secretary of State Race

Republican candidate Paul Pate holds a slim lead over Democrat Brad Anderson according to a Public Policy Poll of the Iowa Secretary of State race.

Jack Hatch’s Obvious Conflict of Interest

State Senator Jack Hatch (D-Des Moines) is accused by the Republican Party of Iowa for using his office to protect his personal financial interests.

Prominent Social Conservative Group Endorses Joni Ernst in Iowa U.S. Senate Race

Social conservative group FRC Action PAC, part of Family Research Council Action, endorsed State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race.