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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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Former President Donald Trump speaks during Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Jan. 6, 2024. Donald Trump received the nomination at the Republican National Convention on Monday, July 15.

Donald Trump wins second term

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg November 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump claims victory over Vice President Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States. Trump beat Harris in a dead-heat race with pre-election polls showing the...

A polling place is seen in First Baptist Church of Fairburn during Election Day in Fairburn, 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.

Georgia turns out to the polls on Election Day, state goes to Trump

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 6, 2024

ATLANTA — Georgia voters turned out to the polls in droves on Election Day, and former President Donald Trump is projected to take the state’s 16 electoral college votes. The state was called for...

University of Iowa Students vote at Catlett Residence Hall in Iowa City during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Iowa polls were open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Democrat incumbents win out in JoCo Iowa House and Senate races

Grace Olson, News Editor November 6, 2024

As of early Wednesday morning, the state of Iowa had unofficially called all Iowa Senate and House of Representative races in Johnson County.  There was one Senate race in Iowa Senate District 46,...

A volunteer at Elkhorn City Hall holds up an informational sign 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.

UI alums notice closed political dialogue in Wisconsin

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor November 6, 2024

MILWAUKEE — For the 2024 election cycle, University of Iowa alumni Sara Tomilin placed a political bumper sticker on her car, even though she typically avoids outwardly signaling her politics.  Although...

Iowa Republican candidate for the U.S. House, Zach Nunn, speaks after winning election during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Nunn defeated Cindy Axne.

Zach Nunn retains 3rd Congressional District seat according to unofficial results

Grace Olson, News Editor November 5, 2024

Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn fended off Democratic Challenger Lanon Baccam to retain Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results. Nunn earned 51.21...

A communtiy member votes at the North Liberty Recreation Center building in North Liberty, IA, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and will close in Iowa at 8:00 p.m.

Photos: 2024 Election Day in Johnson County

DI Staff, Photojournalist November 5, 2024

Voters made their way to the 64 local precincts within Johnson County on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Following the polls closing at 8:00 p.m. central standard time, former President Donald Trump won Iowa for 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...

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...