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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Rep. Tim Ryan speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Tim Ryan drops 2020 presidential bid

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 24, 2019

Democratic U.S. Representative from Ohio Tim Ryan ended his bid for the presidency on Thursday, announcing his withdrawal in a video on Twitter.  Ryan campaigned on tackling economic unrest facing...

The Cloakroom: A competitive 2nd Congressional District

The Cloakroom: A competitive 2nd Congressional District

Jake Nemmers, Audio Producer October 23, 2019

In this episode of The Cloakroom, our host sits down with Daily Iowan reporter Caleb McCullough to talk to him about the solidifying primary fields for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race....

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. speaks during her town hall at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Harris stuck to her stump speech about equality, specifically among marginalized communities and condemned President Trump's divisive rhetoric.

Photos: Kamala Harris at Carver-Hawkeye Arena (10/22/19)

Katina Zentz, Photojournalist October 23, 2019

On Tuesday, Sen. Kamala Harris made a stop in Iowa City and conducted a town hall in order to hear questions from the community regarding her campaign. With 260 people seated within the Feller Club Room...

Sen. Kamala Harris speaks during her town hall at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Harris stuck to her stump speech about equality, specifically among marginalized communities and condemned President Trump's divisive rhetoric.

Kamala Harris on reproductive health care: ‘We need to declare it a priority’

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor October 22, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., said Tuesday she’d reached her limit of patience on the lack of discussion of women’s reproductive health care when she interjected on the Medicare for All topic during...

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks with The Daily Iowan in the IMU on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019.

Marianne Williamson says her campaign ‘must continue’

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 22, 2019

Far-removed from the brisk fall wind in Iowa City, author and Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson said her campaign “must continue” despite its small size compared to other candidates,...

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UI law professor launches bid for Iowa House

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 21, 2019

University of Iowa Law Professor and former Faculty Senate President Christina Bohannan, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for the Iowa House District 85 seat on Monday. District 85 encompasses northern...

Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Marianne Williamson to visit Iowa City this week

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 20, 2019

Three Democratic presidential hopefuls will be making stops in Iowa City this week. U.S. Senator from California Kamala Harris and author Marianne Williamson will be coming to the University of Iowa on...

UI grad and presidential hopeful Joe Walsh returns to Iowa City for homecoming

UI grad and presidential hopeful Joe Walsh returns to Iowa City for homecoming

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor October 19, 2019

University of Iowa alumnus Joe Walsh returned to his alma mater over the weekend as a long-shot presidential hopeful. Sitting down in Hamburg Inn No. 2, Walsh and his wife had driven four hours from...

Ernst and Reynolds open up to Iowans at an Iowa GOP reception

Ernst and Reynolds open up to Iowans at an Iowa GOP reception

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor October 18, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Sen. Joni Ernst talked briefly about ethanol and agriculture policies at an Iowa GOP reception and spent most of the time opening up to attendees about their personal hardships...

Representative Tulsi Gabbard, D-HI, speaks to media outlets outside the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Tulsi Gabbard calls Clinton comments ‘despicable’ in Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter October 18, 2019

Speaking to members of the press from an Iowa City parking lot in a hastily scheduled press conference, 2020 hopeful Tulsi Gabbard responded to comments made by former Democratic presidential candidate...

Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and 2020 Democratic candidate Julian Castro speaks on gun violence at a town hall organized by Moms Demand Action volunteers in North Liberty on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Julián Castro talks criminal justice at re-entry summit

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 18, 2019

Former Housing and Urban Development secretary Julián Castro met with participants in the Inside Out Re-entry Community on Friday, a program that helps recently incarcerated people re-enter society.  According...