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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Driscoll takes 46th Senate District

Sydney Libert, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Dawn Driscoll, Republican candidate in for Iowa’s 46th Senate District, defeated Republican Kevin Kinney on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State. Driscoll...

Democratic candidate for Iowa Douse District 89 Elinor Levin,speaks to a crowd after winning her election at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Nov. 8, 2022.

Democrat Elinor Levin wins Iowa House District 89

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Democrat Elinor Levin beat Republican opponent Jacob Onken for a seat in Iowa House District 89.  Levin advanced from the Democratic primary on June 7. According to her website, Levin earned...

Left, V Fixmer-Oraiz and right, Jon Green won the two open seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in the 2022 midterm election.

Jon Green, V Fixmer-Oraiz win Johnson County Board of Supervisors seats

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Democrats Jon Green and V Fixmer-Oraiz won the two open seats for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Fixmer-Oraiz won 31.7 percent of the vote and Green won 35 percent of the vote on Tuesday....

Iowa House District 90 seat Adam Zabner hugs a supporter during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Adam Zabner wins Iowa House District 90

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Adam Zabner won the election for Iowa House Representative District 90 on Tuesday after running unopposed. Zabner's victory is according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State's website. Zabner...

Iowa Senate District 45 seat Janice Weiner hugs her daughter, Lia Weiner, during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Janice Weiner to represent District 45 in Iowa Senate

Sydney Libert, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Democrat Janice Weiner will make her debut in the Iowa State Senate after winning the seat on Tuesday against Republican Harold Weilbrenner for District 45, according to unofficial results from the...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds celebrates with Caleb Primrose after winning reelection during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds wins reelection

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 8, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will remain in power after winning her reelection bid on Tuesday night. She beat a challenge from Democrat Deidre DeJear and Libertarian Rick Stewart. The Associated Press...

Voters vote at the Robert A. Lee Recreational Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Many voters were University of Iowa Students which poll organizers explained they were surprised to see and excited about.

Photos: Iowa City votes in 2022 general election

Iowa City residents voted in the general election at numerous polling locations around town during Election Day on Tuesday. “I voted to make sure my opinion has an impact,” University of Iowa second-year...

A sign indicates a polling location on Election Day at Horace Mann Elementary School in Iowa City on Nov. 2, 2021. This year’s election is centered on local city councils and school boards.

Iowa political groups, parties bank on midterm voter turnout

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 6, 2022

With the knowledge that midterm elections traditionally see a lower turnout, Republicans and Democrats are encouraging their respective voters to cast their ballots on or before Nov. 8. As of Nov....

Fact Check | Did Nancy Pelosi donate $30,000 to Liz Mathis’ campaign?

Fact Check | Did Nancy Pelosi donate $30,000 to Liz Mathis’ campaign?

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor November 4, 2022

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If your time is short:  U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during his Texas rally at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 22. 2022, in Robstown. (Angela Piazza for the Caller-Times/USA Today)

Trump visits Sioux City, endorses Gov. Kim Reynolds, Sen. Chuck Grassley

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter November 3, 2022

Former President Donald Trump addressed bleachers holding thousands of Iowans dawning bright red hats filled the small Sioux City, Iowa, airport on Thursday evening. Classic rock blared over the...

Secretary of State Paul Pate addresses members of the media at the Kim Reynolds watch party at the Hilton in Des Moines on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018.

Iowa’s Secretary of State will require two hand counted audits following election

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 2, 2022

All 99 counties in Iowa will audit two of the races following the 2022 midterms, Iowa’s Secretary of State office announced on Tuesday. Previously all counties across the state were required to audit...