Democratic House and Senate candidates in Johnson County agreed the statehouse needs to prioritize young Iowans.
The University Democrats at Iowa held a forum for Johnson County House and Senate...
Candidates in the upcoming legislative races, majority Democrats, worked to differentiate themselves in a crowded field.
The University of Iowa’s Faculty Senate and Staff Council hosted...
Candidate for Iowa Senate District 45, John Raley, visited the University of Iowa on Wednesday night to meet with the University Democrats, where he and the students agreed that education, LGBTQ+ rights,...
Lauren White, Politics Reporter
• February 16, 2022
With nine months until the 2022 midterm elections, candidates are amping up their campaigning in Iowa City. Adam Zabner, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 90, met with the University Democrats...
In the off-year caucus, Democratic candidates in Johnson County used the first virtual Iowa caucus to rally support in the upcoming midterms, and county Republicans chose precinct leaders and set party...
Lauren White, Politics Reporter
• January 11, 2022
On the second day of the 2022 Iowa legislative session, a lawmaker introduced a bill that would put presidential executive orders under review in Iowa if those orders are suspected of restricting a...
Another young candidate has entered the race in Iowa House District 90.
Adam Zabner, a 22-year-old Democratic activist from Iowa City, announced his legislative campaign on Wednesday.
Andrew...
Elinor Levin had wanted to run for office for several years, and with the retirement of Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, who has been in her seat since 1995, Levin says she has found the right opportunity....
Lauren White, Politics Reporter
• December 13, 2021
Iowa City community leader Tony Currin announced on Monday that he will be running for Iowa House as a Democrat to replace Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, in District 89.
According to a press...
Lauren White , Politics Reporter
• November 16, 2021
Iowa City City Councilor Janice Weiner announced on Tuesday that she is running for Iowa Senate District 45 in the 2022 election.
Weiner, a Democrat, is the first candidate to announce a campaign...
New deadlines for absentee ballots are creating hang-ups for some counties, including Johnson County.
A law signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in March shortened Iowa’s early voting period from...
The March on Old Capitol for Voting Rights was one of over 50 nonviolent rallies held across the nation protesting the 389 bills suppressing voting methods that have been introduced by over 48 states...
