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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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How to vote in the Nov. 5 general election

How to vote in the Nov. 5 general election

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 22, 2024

The 2024 general election will take place on Nov. 5. In order to vote in Johnson County in this election, a voter must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and an Iowa resident. Election day polls...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

When will we know who’s president?

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor October 22, 2024

On Nov. 5, millions of people across the country will travel to polling stations in their state to cast the ballots for the next president. Some have even already taken this step by voting through mail-in...

(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Abortion becomes potent political issue as general election approaches candidates capitalize on the issue

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 22, 2024

Before receiving abortion care, Allison Bierman, 31, of Iowa City, did not consider herself to be politically active. If someone had asked her if she would be speaking at public forums and appearing...

(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.

Top-of-ticket excitement trickles down to Iowa Congressional, state house races

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 22, 2024

Months ago, voters’ collective outlook on the 2024 election wasn’t optimistic. Not many were excited by the impending presidential race. With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump...

Photo Illustration by DI Staff

Voters say economic policy is key issue for 2024 election

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 22, 2024

Voters are dissatisfied with the economy. Despite lowering inflation rates and rising job growth, voters by and large feel worse off now than they did four years ago. With less than a month until...

Local Democrats watch a debate between Christina Bohannan and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Sanctuary Pub in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. The watch party drew a packed crowd as eager voters listened to candidates for Iowa's 1st congressional District.

Bohannan, Miller-Meeks square off in testy debate on abortion, immigration

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith October 21, 2024

In an almost hour-long debate, U.S. Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan squared off in a testy exchange over abortion and immigration during an Iowa PBS...

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks at a Wilton Back The Blue Rally at Axe & Oak Whiskey House on Oct. 9. Alongside Miller-Meeks, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird spoke on the upcoming election.

Miller-Meeks talks border security at ‘Back the Blue’ event Wednesday

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 9, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, emphasized her support for law enforcement at a campaign event in Wilton, Iowa, Wednesday night.  During a “Back the Blue” event at Axe & Oak...

(Left) Elinor Levin, Iowa House of Representative candidate for District 89, speaks at an event in the Iowa Memorial Union Leadership Room on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2022. (Middle) Adam Zabner, democratic candidate running for Iowa House District 90, speaks during the University of Iowa Faculty Staff Legislative Forum at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, April 18, 2022. (Right) House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst speaks during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. University Democrats at Iowa hosted the three local representatives at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

Local representatives speak to University Democrats at Iowa

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 7, 2024

Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst as well as local representatives Adam Zabner and Elinor Levin spoke to a crowd of students at the Iowa Memorial Union Monday night. The event was hosted...

(Left) Democratic candidate for U.S. House Christina Bohannan speaks at a rally hosted by University Democrats at Iowa at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. (Right), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks at a University of Iowa College Republicans’ hosted event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s North Room on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Miller-Meeks discussed abortion rights, college affordability, and energy production.

Iowa 1st Congressional District candidates to debate Oct. 21

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 3, 2024

Iowa 1st Congressional District candidates Christina Bohannan and Mariannette Miller-Meeks are set to square off in a televised debate on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. The debate hosted by Iowa PBS will take...

Guests speak during a Johnson County Democrats Vice Presidential Watch Party at Field Day Brewery in North Liberty, Iowa on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. State and county elected democrat officials gathered to watch and converse.

Abortion, immigration takes center stage at Tuesday night vice presidential debate

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg October 1, 2024

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance faced off in a mild-mannered vice presidential debate in New York City on Tuesday night. Abortion and immigration took center...

Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate at the Old Capital in Iowa City on Oct. 15, 2023. The ongoing conflict has recently caused fractions within the Democratic Party.

Iowa Democrats divided over Harris’s handling of foreign policy

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 1, 2024

With just over a month until the general election, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign faces a fracture within the Democratic Party, threatening her bid for the White House. Iowa Democrats...

Organizer and Pro-Choice advocate María-José Plata-Flórez (MJ) lead activists during an International Safe Abortion Day march and rally on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Attendees met at Hickory Hill Park and marched past the Emma Goldman Clinic to College Green Park.

Local activists march on International Safe Abortion Day, advocate for abortion access

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter September 28, 2024

Activists marched through downtown Iowa City on Saturday to commemorate International Safe Abortion Day as the state wrangles with new limits on access to abortion care. The small group of activists...