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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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on Friday, January 31st, 2020. The Mock Caucus is a sponsored event designed to train students for the upcoming Iowa Caucuses.  (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders narrowly wins UI mock caucus over Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Yang

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 31, 2020

Bernie Sanders narrowly clinched victory over Elizabeth Warren at a mock caucus at the IMU Friday night, where student campaign representatives sported bright t-shirts and banners from nearly every...

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Despite tight budgets, UI students chip in to support 2020 bids

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 29, 2020

When U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the beginning of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, first-year University of Iowa student Jack Bryson felt it was a critical moment for Trump’s...

Students and members of the community sign in to caucus for the Democrat Party in the Robert Lee Rec Center on February 1, 2016.

Caucus rule change could leave uncommitted caucusgoers stuck in a viable group

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 26, 2020

The Democratic caucuses serve as a place for Iowans to have an open discussion with their neighbors and fellow Democrats to try and convince them to support a given candidate. This long-standing tradition...

The Iowa House convenes at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session.

Interest in increased vaping regulations unclear among Iowa lawmakers

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 13, 2020

DES MOINES — As Iowa’s 2020 legislative session begins, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, said he’s unsure if there’s an appetite among Iowa lawmakers to tighten regulations on nicotine vapor...

Rep. Dave Loebsack speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Pete Buttigieg three weeks before the Iowa caucuses

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 12, 2020

Iowa's 2nd District Rep. Dave Loebsack endorsed Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Sunday, three weeks before the Iowa caucuses. Loebsack, a Democrat, has served seven terms in Congress...

The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

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December 8, 2019

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Dispatching outside the ‘blue bubble’, Flip It Iowa aims to turn Iowa House to Democrats

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 12, 2019

On a rainy afternoon in early September, Temple Hiatt — a volunteer organizer, military veteran, and Iowa City native — launched into a fundraising pitch to a group composed mostly of Johnson County...

Iowa City City Candidate Megan Alter speaks with supporters during her watch party at the Mill on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Alter lost to Janice Weiner and Laura Bergus for two at-large City Council seats. Alter received 55% of the votes.

Johnson County voter turnout lower than expected for local elections

Alexandra Skores, News Editor November 5, 2019

The Johnson County auditor said voter turnout was slightly lower than expected Tuesday for the first-ever combined Iowa City City Council and Iowa City Community School Board elections. According to...

Secretary of State Paul Pate addresses members of the media at the Kim Reynolds watch party at the Hilton in Des Moines on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018.

Iowa judge upholds voter ID requirement, strikes down signature matching in the 2017 voter ID law

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor October 1, 2019

An Iowa judge ruled a few parts of a 2017 voter ID law as unconstitutional, though upheld the state's requirement to show ID at the polls after the law was challenged by an Iowa State University student...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer will step down at the end of the year

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough September 30, 2019

Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, announced on Monday that she will be stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the year and will not seek re-election in 2020.  “After thoughtful...

Senator Zach Wahls answers questions during a Youth in Politics Forum at The Englert Theatre on Thursday, September 26, 2019.

Iowa legislators highlight voter ID laws at an Iowa City forum

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 26, 2019

State legislators, student leaders, and community members — both young and old — gathered to talk about issues facing young people in Iowa, with voter turnout and voter ID laws on the top of people’s...

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price discusses the Iowa caucuses in an interview for The Daily Iowan at Prairie Lights on Friday, May 5, 2019. (Jenna Galligan)

Democratic National Committee recommends not to approve virtual caucus

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter August 30, 2019

The Iowa Democratic Party’s plans for a virtual caucus have been axed five months ahead of the Feb. 3 caucus date, prompting party officials to search for a new way to increase access to Iowa’s caucuses. The...