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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks at a Wilton Back The Blue Rally at Axe & Oak Whiskey House on Oct. 9. Alongside Miller-Meeks, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird spoke on the upcoming election.

Miller-Meeks declares victory in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District before official calls

Isabelle Foland and Mia O'Connor-Walker November 6, 2024

In Iowa House District 1, incumbent U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, leads her Democrat opponent Christina Bohannan by less than one percentage point.  As of 1:50 a.m., the Associated Press...

University of Iowa Students vote at Catlett Residence Hall in Iowa City during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Iowa polls were open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Democrat incumbents win out in JoCo Iowa House and Senate races

Grace Olson, News Editor November 6, 2024

As of early Wednesday morning, the state of Iowa had unofficially called all Iowa Senate and House of Representative races in Johnson County.  There was one Senate race in Iowa Senate District 46,...

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...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Judge rules that state can continue to challenge 2,000 voters on flawed noncitizen list

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 3, 2024

A federal judge ruled Sunday that Iowa election officials can continue their ballot challenges of more than 2,000 voters suspected of being noncitizens attempting to vote based on an outdated Iowa Department...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Federal court hears arguments on state voter registration challenge

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 1, 2024

The U.S. Federal Court in Des Moines heard oral arguments on a motion by the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa to block Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s directive to Iowa County Auditors...

Polling booths are seen during early voting at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Early voting ends on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

JoCo officials confirm over 60 voters on Secretary of State list are U.S. citizens

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 1, 2024

The Johnson County Auditor’s office confirmed that 63 people on a list of alleged non-citizens who have registered to vote or voted are U.S. citizens and 232 have yet to prove their citizenship.  The...

Secretary of State Paul Pate listens during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. On Wednesday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa filed a federal lawsuit against Pate.

Iowa voters sue Secretary of State, county auditors for voter registration challenges

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 31, 2024

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday night alleging Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate violated federal law when he instructed Iowa County auditors to challenge...

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...

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...

Christina Bohannan listens to roundtable members during the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Housing Policy Roundtable at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Members of the roundtable discussed local, state, and federal policies surrounding Iowa's affordable housing crisis.

Elected officials, candidates discuss affordable housing at roundtable

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 23, 2024

The Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition hosted a roundtable discussion on affordable housing to inform community members and elected officials on issues and policy opportunities on Wednesday. Extra...

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Teachers, LGBTQ+ rights group file new lawsuit to block Iowa book ban law

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 21, 2024

Two Iowa educators and an Iowa LGBTQ+ advocacy group filed a new request for a federal judge to block Iowa’s book ban and “don’t say gay” law on Monday.  The filing comes after a block...

Rob Sand speaks during his 100 Town Halls Tour at College Green Park in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. At the event, Sand discussed current issues and priorities for the auditor's office and took questions from the public. Sand has been serving as a Democratic state auditor since 2019.

State Auditor Rob Sand emphasizes the importance of bipartisanship

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 18, 2024

Community members gathered at picnic tables and on lawn chairs in College Green Park on Friday. Forming a semi-circle, they sat with eyes pointed at one person only — State Auditor Rob Sand.  Facing...