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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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Republican David Young (left) is running against Democrat Cindy Axne (right) to keep his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for Iowa's 3rd District.

David Young and Cindy Axne vie for 3rd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives

October 23, 2018

David Young (R) - Incumbent Age: 50   Hometown: Van Meter, Iowa Education: Drake University, B.A. Stances: Education: Young sponsored a bill in 2018 to allow the FFA to self-govern. In a 2015...

Democrat Jodi Clemens (left) and Republican incumbent Bobby Kauffman (right) are running for Iowa House District 73.

Meet the candidates for Iowa’s 73rd House district

October 23, 2018

Bobby Kaufmann (R) - Incumbent Age: 33   Hometown: Wilton, Iowa Education: Muscatine Community College, University of Iowa Stances: Education: Bobby Kaufmann supports additional funding for higher-education...

How to vote in the 2018 midterm election

How to vote in the 2018 midterm election

October 23, 2018

When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. How do I register? Voters can register up until 10 days before the election, or they can register on Election Day.  Voters...

Patrick Wronkiewicz poses for a portrait outside of the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018.

Patrick Wronkiewicz aims to cut college costs, expand medical marijuana

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 23, 2018

Hoping to bring down tuition and boost the legal uses of medical marijuana, University of Iowa senior Patrick Wronkiewicz is running as a Republican for an Iowa Senate seat that represents the university...

Both candidates stand ready during the Rob Blum and Abby Finkenaur debate at the University of Northern Iowa on Oct. 5, 2018. Blum and Finkenaur discussed many current issues including gun control and Brett Kavanaugh.

In the heart of no-party country Blum and Finkenauer eye independent voters

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter October 23, 2018

The sizable bloc of no-party voters in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District is casting uncertainty over the outcome of the race for the district’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives between state...

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) addresses a rally at Old Brick in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Sen. Kamala Harris debuts in Iowa City ahead of midterms

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 23, 2018

With the midterm elections just a couple weeks away, California Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democrat, urged Iowa City voters to recognize the importance of the November elections. Harris, a speculated contender...

Iowa state Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, poses for a portrait in the IMU on Oct. 9, 2018.

Education, climate, health care top Sen. Joe Bolkcom’s list as he seeks reelection

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter October 22, 2018

Now approaching his 20th year in the Iowa Senate, Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, seeks a sixth term representing Iowa City and environs. Tackling the expansion of medical cannabis, education funding,...

Iowa acting Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig sits for a portrait in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Naig is running for election, after serving as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture since 2013.

Mike Naig eyes full term as Iowa secretary of agriculture

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter October 21, 2018

Mike Naig, Iowa’s acting agriculture secretary, says he brings experience and passion gleaned from his time as deputy to his predecessor to the forefront of his election campaign. Naig was sworn in...

Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell face each other for the first time in a debate hosted by the Des Moines Register and KCCI Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa.

Gubernatorial candidates raise record funds

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter October 19, 2018

The last three months have been a whirlwind of fundraising and spending for Iowa gubernatorial candidates, according to campaign finance reports released Oct. 19. The documents reveal record-high contributions...

Kim Reynolds speaks at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Reynolds is running for a full term in the 2018 gubernatorial election. (Thomas A. Stewart/ Daily Iowan)

Reynolds supports over-the-counter birth control

October 19, 2018

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, said she would support allowing access to birth control without a prescription. In a debate Oct. 17 in Sioux City, Reynolds unveiled the plan when moderators directed...

Tim Gannon speaks at the Democratic Gala on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Des Moines. Gannon is the Democratic candidate for Secretary of Agriculture.

Ex-USDA official Tim Gannon eyes Iowa ag-secretary office

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 17, 2018

Iowa secretary of agriculture candidate Tim Gannon wants the state to remain a leader in agriculture. The 42-year-old Democratic challenger is running against Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig,...