Elections

Feb. 16, 2026

Spencer Residents Force Special Election for City Council Seat

Petition filed to contest appointment of Duane Bates to vacant Ward 4 seat

Feb. 15, 2026

Chase Spencer Runs for Iowa House District 37

Candidate discusses his platform and vision for the district

Feb. 15, 2026

Twedt-Ball announces endorsements in Iowa's 2nd District race

The nonprofit leader is one of four Democrats vying for the open congressional seat.

Feb. 13, 2026

Ashley Hinson Championed as Advocate for Iowa Agriculture

Trish Cook argues Hinson will be a strong voice for farmers in the U.S. Senate

Feb. 13, 2026

Iowa Legislator J.D. Scholten Announces Retirement

Scholten, a Democrat from Sioux City, will not seek re-election after one term in the state legislature.

Feb. 13, 2026

Sioux City State Rep. J.D. Scholten Retires from Politics

Scholten to step down after two terms representing Sioux City district

Feb. 12, 2026

Iowa, naturalized citizens settle lawsuit over voter eligibility ahead of 2024 election

Agreement prevents state from relying solely on driver's license data to challenge voter eligibility

Feb. 12, 2026

Special Election Triggered for Spencer Ward 4 Seat

Residents petition to challenge appointment, forcing special vote in April

Feb. 12, 2026

Andino announces candidacy for JoCo Supervisor, District 2

Solon native running for Johnson County Board of Supervisors seat

Feb. 11, 2026

Iowa, naturalized citizens settle lawsuit over voter eligibility challenges ahead of 2024 election

Deal limits state's ability to rely on driver's license records for citizenship data

Feb. 11, 2026

Iowa, naturalized citizens settle lawsuit over voter eligibility challenges ahead of 2024 election

Agreement prevents state from relying solely on driver's license records to flag potential non-citizens in months before an election

Feb. 11, 2026

Iowa, naturalized citizens settle lawsuit over voter eligibility challenges

Agreement prevents state from relying solely on driver's license data to flag potential noncitizen voters

Feb. 11, 2026

Iowa, Naturalized Citizens Settle Lawsuit Over Voter Eligibility

Agreement reached ahead of 2024 election to prevent state from relying solely on driver's license data

Feb. 11, 2026

Iowa, Naturalized Citizens Settle Lawsuit Over Voter Eligibility Ahead of 2024 Election

Agreement prevents state from relying solely on driver's license data to challenge citizenship status of voters