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2018 Iowa Senate Races

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Iowa’s 2018 General Election Results Are Certified

The State Canvassing Board officially certified the results of Iowa’s 2018 general election on Monday.

Election Day in Iowa: The Good, The Not So Good and How We Keep Iowa SAFE

Jenifer Bowen: Election Day in Iowa. It came and went, just like any other day. But it was not just like any other day. Far from it.

Reynolds Defeats Hubbell, GOP Keeps Majority in Iowa Legislature

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds narrowly defeats Fred Hubbell, Iowa House Republicans retain their majority, and Iowa Senate Republicans expands theirs.

Election Night 2018 Live Blog

Shane Vander Hart is live blogging the 2018 midterm election results as they come in through the night. Be sure to follow along!

What The Election Means To Your Medical Care

Dr. Jane Orient: Americans need to vote for freedom, competitive enterprises, and less not more government intrusion in their health care decisions.

Life Right Action Releases Life Defenders Endorsements

Life Right Action released a list of candidates running against incumbents or for open seats in Iowa who are committed to protecting life.

Life Right Action Releases Champions of Life Endorsements

Life Right Action releases list of elected officials running for re-election for Congress, a statewide office, or state legislative office they have named champions for life.

Bertrand’s Canceled Retirement Makes Iowa Senate District 7 Interesting

State Senator Rick Bertrand’s (R-Sioux City) announcement he will run for a third term in Iowa House District 7 gives Republicans an edge.

The Topsy-Turvy Iowa Senate District 15 Race

Iowa Senate District 15 race has been insane. So far we have seen three candidates drop out of the race which has left the seat up for grabs.

Chaz Allen Decides Not to Run for Re-Election to Iowa Senate

State Senator Chaz Allen (D-Newton) announced to supporters Friday morning that he will not run for re-election in Iowa Senate District 15.

Will A Blue Wave Overtake the Iowa Senate?

Will a “blue wave” hit the 2018 Iowa Senate Races? What kind of headway, if any, can Democrats expect to get? Shane Vander Hart previews each race.

Naig Wins Iowa GOP Primary for Ag Secretary, May Not Avoid Convention

Mike Naig wins the Republican primary for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, but the nomination will likely have to be decided in a special nominating convention. See results from all contested Iowa Republican primary races.

Hubbell, Finkenauer, Axne, Scholten Win in Iowa Democrat Primary

Iowa Democrats saw record turnout for their primary that saw hotly contested races for Governor, Secretary of State, and in Iowa’s 1st, 3rd, and 4th Congressional Districts.

David Johnson Will Not Seek Re-Election to Iowa Senate

State Senator David Johnson (I-Ocheydan) announced on Thursday that he will not seek re-election to a fifth term. Johnson, who represents Iowa Senate District 1, left the Republican Party after President Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination.

Four County Republican Parties Give to Candidates in Contested Primaries

The Adams County, Greene County, Jones County, and Palo Alto County Republican Central Committees in Iowa donated to state-level candidates who have contested primaries.

Bonus Episode: Brad Price Clarifies His Position on Life

For this bonus episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Brad Price, a Republican candidate in Iowa Senate District 1, wanted to clear the air with our host Shane Vander Hart about his position on life.