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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

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...

Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih asks a clarifying question about the Burlington Street bridge project during a City Council meeting at the Iowa City City Hall in Iowa City on Sept. 17. Salih expressed worries about a second term under former President Donald Trump and its impacts on immigration.

As political tensions flare on immigration, voters pin it as a top issue

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 29, 2024

Thought to be the first Sudanese American official elected to public office in the U.S., Mazahir Salih, finds immigration to be an issue of human rights instead of yielding it as a political tool....

Voters cast ballots at the Robert A. Lee Recreational Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. According to data from The Wall Street Journal, there is a stark divide in many topics among voters under 30.

Young voters are divided. Gender is driving the split.

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor October 29, 2024

Rita McCarthy is voting for Vice President Kamala Harris because she is worried about losing individual rights and freedom in America. “There’s a lot at stake for women,” she said. Caleb...

(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.

UI requests cease and desist against Bohannan for trademark infringement

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 25, 2024

The University of Iowa requested a cease and desist for trademark infringement against Iowa City Democrat and congressional candidate Christina Bohannan, according to emails obtained by The Daily Iowan.  The...

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.

Nearly 20,000 Johnson County residents vote early

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 24, 2024

Samantha Thompson, a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa, took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to stop by the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday to vote in the 2024 general election. Thompson...

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...