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Our coverage of federal and state elections.

Watch: First Debate in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District 2020 Race

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne and former U.S. Rep. David Young go head to head in their first debate in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Hinson Releases Sixth Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race, released her sixth television ad titled “Transportation.”

Watch: Ernst, Greenfield Clash in Second Iowa U.S. Senate Race Debate

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and her Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield clashed in their second debate in Iowa’s 2020 U.S. Senate race.

Pence Fires Up Conservative Christians in Iowa

Vice President Mike Pence in Des Moines, Iowa: ” I think the choice we face in this nation, in this year, is whether America remains America.”

Finkenauer Turns Down Additional Debates in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, declined an invitation from KCRG TV-9 to debate State Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, citing a busy fall schedule.

Ernst, Hinson, Miller-Meeks, and Young Release New Ads

Joni Ernst, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and David Young released ads in their respective races with just over a month to go before Election Day.

Vander Hart: America Lost the First Presidential Debate

Shane Vander Hart: There were no winners after the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, only losers, and America was the biggest loser of all.

Watch: First 2020 Presidential Debate Between Trump and Biden

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faced-off in Cleveland, Ohio for the first of three presidential debates.

David Young Announces Veterans Steering Committee

David Young, Republican candidate for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Seat, announced the members of his Veterans Steering Committee.

Graham: Jo Jorgensen Doesn’t Belong in the Presidential Debate

Adam Graham: Jo Jorgensen shouldn’t be on the debate stage because it’s a privilege, and the Libertarian Party hasn’t earned it.

Watch: Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield Debate on Iowa Press U.S. Senate Debate

Iowa PBS hosted a debate between U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and her Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield on Monday, September 27, 2020.

Tim Scott Joins Joni Ernst for ‘Fighting for Iowa’ Tour Kickoff

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, for the kick-off for her “Fighting for Iowa” tour on Friday morning in Grimes.

Best Campaign Ad Ever

Shane Vander Hart: U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, may very well have released the greatest political ad ever. The most entertaining at least.

Watch: Hart and Miller-Meeks Face Off in Iowa 2nd Congressional District Debate

Iowa Press hosted an Iowa 2nd Congressional District debate between former State Senator Rita Hart and State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks.

Where Does Greenfield Stand on Stacking the Supreme Court?

On the question of whether she supports expanding the Supreme Court beyond nine justices, Theresa Greenfield went from a definite no to having no opinion.

Dueling Ads Released in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race has three new ads, two released by Democrat incumbent Cindy Axne and one from Republican challenger David Young.