Photos: 2023 general election watch parties in Iowa City

November 8, 2023

Iowa City City Council and School Board Candidates held watch parties around Iowa City on Wednesday.

Results for the races are currently unofficial but will be finalized over the next few weeks.

Currently, City Council results show Laura Bergus and Andrew Dunn retaining their seats on the council, joined by Mazahir Salih a former council member who stepped away in 2021, and newcomer Josh Moe.

The School Board saw similar results, with incumbents Lisa Williams, Charlie Eastham, and Molly Abraham retaining their seats, with the fourth being filled by newcomer Mitchell Lingo.

About the Contributors

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor

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Cody Blissett is a visual editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a third year student at the University of Iowa studying cinema and screenwriting. This is his first year working for The Daily Iowan.

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist

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Ava Neumaier is a first-year student at the University of Iowa, majoring in English & Creative Writing. She was the Editor-in-Chief of her high school yearbook in New York, and has interned for a New York Times photographer. She enjoys taking pictures of performances and student life.

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor

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Emily Nyberg is a second-year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in Journalism and Cinematic arts. Prior to her role as a Visual Editor, Emily was a Photojournalist, and a News Reporter covering higher education.

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist

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Carly is a freshman majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication and potentially majoring in sustainability. She works at the Daily Iowan as a photojournalist.