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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Stickers are laid out on a table for voters during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors, sheriff elected to office

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 5, 2024

In Johnson County, all three candidates running for the board of supervisors were elected. Democrat Rod Sullivan received 51,220 votes, maintaining the seat he has held on the board since 2004....

Early voters line up to cast their ballots during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Hundreds of students showed up at the IMU for the final day of early voting.

Johnson County passes $30 million conservation bond

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 5, 2024

A $30 million conservation bond for Johnson County was passed by a supermajority of voters in the general election Tuesday. The bond passed with a total of 58,992 votes, or just over 77 percent. The...

Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Donald Trump wins Iowa

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg November 5, 2024

Former President Donald Trump won Iowa, collecting its six electoral college votes, according to unofficial results from the Associated Press, on Tuesday.  Trump won the Hawkeye state by his largest...

Fulton County democrats hold signs and give out stickers to encourage community members to vote during Election Day at Liberty Baptist Church polling location in Atlanta, Ga., on Nov. 5, 2024. Georgia is one of the predominant swing states that will help determine who wins the U.S. General Election. Voters spoke with The Daily Iowan about thoughts on candidates and deciding policy measures that ultimately led to them to vote for their choice.

UI alums see contention, excitement while living in battleground Georgia

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 5, 2024

ATLANTA — Two University of Iowa political science alumni say they have seen a contentious, but excited atmosphere in the battleground state of Georgia where they both now go to law school.  Halle...

A man is fills out his ballot in Elkhorn City Hall on Election Day in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. As of 2023, Elkhorn has a population of 10,230 people. Elkhorn City Hall has been the polling location for City of Elkhorn residents as of 2022, accommodating all size elections. Polls in the city hall opened at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

Wisconsin voters stream to the polls

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor November 5, 2024

MILWAUKEE  — Scattered storms peppered Wisconsin as voters flocked to the polls on Election Day in the swing state. With Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump pinned neck-in-neck...

Early voters line up to cast their ballots during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 23. Hundreds of students showed up at the IMU for the final day for early voting at the satellite early voting site.

What time do the Iowa polls close?

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter November 5, 2024

With voting well underway, nearly 88,000 people have registered to vote in the 2024 general election in Johnson County. Of those almost 88,000, 1,138 people registered on Election Day to vote for the...

Students vote at Petersen Residence Hall on Election Day in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Six of Iowa City’s precincts were on the University of Iowa campus for students and other residents.

Data Visualization: 2024 Election Maps

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor November 5, 2024

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Young voters in Iowa take to the polls

Young voters in Iowa take to the polls

DI Staff November 5, 2024

With 41 million members of Generation Z eligible to vote in the 2024 election, voters aged 18-29 could play a decisive role in the outcome. In this election, 8.3 million members of Generation Z...

(left) Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (right) Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Q&A | Could Iowa actually turn blue?

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor November 5, 2024

On Nov. 2, the nationally recognized Des Moines Register/Medicom poll found that Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by three percentage points among likely voters.  These...

Polling booths are seen during early voting at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Climate change, although not ranked in the top three issues for the upcoming election, is a high priority for some Iowa voters.

Climate change is still an issue for voters, just not a top one.

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter November 3, 2024

While climate change does not rank among the top issues for voters this election, young voters still look to climate change as one of their deciding factors. While top issues will likely be the deciding...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Judge rules that state can continue to challenge 2,000 voters on flawed noncitizen list

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 3, 2024

A federal judge ruled Sunday that Iowa election officials can continue their ballot challenges of more than 2,000 voters suspected of being noncitizens attempting to vote based on an outdated Iowa Department...

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a rally at Shell Energy Stadium on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Nationally recognized poll shows Harris leading Trump in Iowa

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 2, 2024

This is a developing story check back for updates.  The nationally recognized Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll found that Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by three...