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2018 Iowa Senate Races

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Recap: A Three-Way Republican Primary in Iowa Senate District 1

Republicans in Iowa Senate District 1 will have to make a choice between three candidates (Zach Whiting, Brad Price, and Jesse Wolfe) on June 5th to determine who will challenge State Senator David Johnson (I-Ocheydan).

Episode 42: Jesse Wolfe in Iowa Senate District 1

On this episode of The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart talked with the third and final Republican candidate running in the contested Iowa Senate District 1 Republican Primary, Jesse Wolfe.

Sweeney Wins Special Election in Iowa Senate District 25

Former State Representative Annette Sweeney (R-Alden) defeated Tracey Freese, a Democrat small businesswoman from Dike in Iowa Senate District 25’s special election 55.8 percent o 44.2 percent. 

Libertarian Party of Iowa’s First Primary Features Only 13 Candidates

The Libertarian Party of Iowa only had 13 candidates qualify for the ballot in their first primary on June 5th, and will only have one contested primary as Jake Porter and Marco Battaglia compete for the party’s nomination for Governor.

Twenty-One Iowa Legislators to Retire in 2018

Twenty-one Iowa Legislators have decided not to run for reelection in 2018. The Iowa House will have 16 members retire after this session. Twelve Republicans and four Democrats will leave the House. The Iowa Senate Republicans will have two retirements and Democrats will see three.

Carrie Koelker Launches Campaign for Iowa Senate District 29

Carrie Koelker officially announced her candidacy for Iowa Senate District 29 to challenge incumbent State Senator Tod Bowman (D-Makoqueta) in November 2018.

Shannon Latham Announces Run in Iowa Senate District 27

Shannon Latham announced she was running in Iowa Senate District 27 a seat currently held by State Senator Amanda Ragan (D-Mason City).

Chris Cournoyer Announces Run in Iowa Senate District 49

Republican challenger Chris Cournoyer announced she was running in Iowa Senate District 49 a seat currently held by State Senator Rita Hart (D-Wheatland).