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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A member of “Indians for Trump” group speaks to media during a Georgia Republican Party watch party  at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in downtown 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. Attendees watched Fox News’ coverage of the electoral college results, but many left before Fox News called Georgia due to a call by Newsweek’s desk.

Photos: Election day in the Atlanta-Metro area

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor November 6, 2024

ATLANTA-- Staff from The Daily Iowan traveled around the Atlanta-metro area on Tuesday to gather voter opinion and gauge policy focus in the swing state of Georgia. After conducting exit interviews in...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives a speech at U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s annual Roast and Ride fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Iowa GOP reacts to Trump’s win in the state

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor November 5, 2024

Iowa GOP politicians react to former President Donald Trump winning the Hawkeye state on Election Day, according to unofficial results from the Associated Press Tuesday night.  Collecting Iowa’s...

Attendees watch the televised news during an electoral map watch party in the Iowa Memorial Union on Election Day in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The watch party was organized by community organization Hawk The Vote, and had a turnout of over 300 students.

Election night brings anxiety and unity among UI students

Evan Watson and Emma Jane November 5, 2024

As election results rolled in, so did University of Iowa students and community members, joining Hawk The Vote’s watch party to celebrate civic engagement. UI organization Hawk The Vote — the...

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...

Stickers are laid out on a table for voters during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors, sheriff elected to office

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 5, 2024

In Johnson County, all three candidates running for the board of supervisors were elected. Democrat Rod Sullivan received 51,220 votes, maintaining the seat he has held on the board since 2004....

Early voters line up to cast their ballots during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Hundreds of students showed up at the IMU for the final day of early voting.

Johnson County passes $30 million conservation bond

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 5, 2024

A $30 million conservation bond for Johnson County was passed by a supermajority of voters in the general election Tuesday. The bond passed with a total of 58,992 votes, or just over 77 percent. 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...

Students vote at Petersen Residence Hall on Election Day in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Six of Iowa City’s precincts were on the University of Iowa campus for students and other residents.

Data Visualization: 2024 Election Maps

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor November 5, 2024

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