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As Iowa’s Primary Draws Near, GOP and Democrat Voter Registrations Dip

Since January, voter registration has dipped in Iowa. While the Republican Party of Iowa and Iowa Democratic Party numbers continue to decline statewide, but Libertarian Party of Iowa and “No Party” voters both saw increases since April.

Kim Reynolds Is Taking Sexual Harassment in State Government Seriously

Shane Vander Hart: It’s easy to play Monday morning quarterback, but I believe Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds took appropriate action against Dave Jamison and that she takes sexual harassment in state government seriously. Sexual harassment shouldn’t become a wedge issue in the gubernatorial election.

Five Reasons Iowa Democrats Hope for a Blue Wave in 2018

Iowa Democrats hope for a historic blue wave in 2018 due to President Trump’s unpopularity, a competitive gubernatorial race, a good turnout for the mid-term Iowa Caucuses, the potential to flip Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, and the number of Republican state legislators retiring.

Jacob Bossman Wins Special Election in Iowa House District 6

Republican Jacob Bossman defeated Democrat Rita DeJong 55.7% to 44.3% in an expected low turnout for a special election in Iowa House District 6 to replace Jim Carlin who, in December, won a special election for the Iowa Senate.

Iowa GOP and Iowa Democrats Set 2018 Iowa Caucus Dates

The Republican Party of Iowa and Iowa Democratic Party released their 2018 Caucus to Convention calendars. The 2018 Iowa Caucus will be February 5, 2018.
State Senator Nate Boulton (D-Des Moines)

AFSCME Endorses Inexperienced Nate Boulton for Iowa Governor

AFSME Council 61 and other labor unions have endorsed one of the most unqualified candidates in the Iowa Gubernatorial race – Nate Boulton.

The 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial Race – Three Questions

Shane Vander Hart explores four unanswered questions about the 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial Race with the primary question being what will Terry Branstad do?

New Technology Announced for 2016 Iowa Caucuses

The 2016 Iowa caucus results will be delivered via a new, mobile-enabled, cloud-based platform that will allow for accurate, efficient and secure reporting.

Some Fun Facts About the New Iowa Democratic Party Chair

Iowa Democrats voted Dr. Andrea McGuire as Chair. Here are some fun facts you may not know such as she hosted Planned Parenthood fundraisers in her home.

Iowa Republicans Cut Early Voting Gap to 170

The Iowa Secretary of State’s office reports as of October 21st Democrats now only lead Republicans among ballots received by 170 ballots.

Iowa Republicans Are Closing Early Voting Gap

Iowa Republicans have significantly closed the early voting gap they have with the Iowa Democratic Party only trailing by less than 9000 ballots received.

Iowa Democrats Seek to Expand Caucus Participation

Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) Chair Scott Brennan today announced new proposals to…

Brad Anderson’s Iowa Caucus Plan for Secretary of State’s Office Questioned

(Des Moines, IA) Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufmann and a…

Narcisse Announces Exploratory Committee for Iowa Governor’s Race

(Des Moines, IA) Newspaper Publisher and former Des Moines School Board member…