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Lauren White, Politics Reporter

Lauren White is a Politics Reporter and Digital Producer at The Daily Iowan. She studies Journalism and Mass Communications and Political Science at the university and has previously worked as a News Reporter. 

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Adam Zabner, a candidate for Iowa House District 90, met with University Democrats at Iowa on Wednesday to discussion his campaign priorities.

[Photo] Iowa House candidate Adam Zabner emphasizes need for university funding

February 16, 2022
Attendee Heidi Sakor-Morey marches with a banner during a march for abortion rights in Iowa City on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Abortion rights activists protest Supreme Court opinion

May 7, 2022
A John Raley sign is seen outside of an Iowa City home on Monday, April 25, 2022.

John Raley apologizes for campaign signs on Prestige Properties rentals

May 4, 2022
Iowa Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer is interviewed by The Daily Iowan journalists in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

Finkenauer endorsed by Iowa Federation of Labor

April 28, 2022
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Franken speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022.

Democratic Senate candidates contend for a place on the ballot

April 25, 2022
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to a group of students during her visit to the University of Iowa at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Mariannette spoke to students about sustainability and the environment. Iowa Young Americans for Freedom organized the event.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights conservation efforts at Young Americans for Freedom event

April 13, 2022
President Joe Biden speaks during a visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Joe Biden says waiving E15 summer restrictions will lower price at the gas pump

April 12, 2022
University of Iowa students caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Iowa caucuses in jeopardy despite efforts from Iowa politicos

April 10, 2022
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee during her confirmation hearing on March 21, 2022.

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court; Grassley, Ernst vote no

April 7, 2022
Fact check | Iowas Student First voucher bill would benefit 2 percent of Iowa school children

Fact check | Iowa’s Student First voucher bill would benefit 2 percent of Iowa school children

April 7, 2022
Iowa Senate Candidate John Raley speakers with students on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Iowa Senate candidate John Raley highlights need for bipartisanship

March 23, 2022
Attendees listen to a speaker during a transgender rights protest at the Pentacrest on Friday, March 11, 2022. The protest started at South East Junior High School, went to Iowa City High School, and ended on the Pentacrest.

Iowa City students hold demonstration for trans rights

March 11, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds waves to attendees and legislative members during the conclusion of the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more. Reynolds closed her speech with a quote from “Field of Dreams.” “James Earl Jones’ character tells Ray Kinsella, in a baritone voice I can’t imitate: ‘People will come Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom.’”

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces 2022 reelection bid

March 9, 2022
Fact Check | Southern Border encounters up partially due to COVID-19 expulsions

Fact Check | Southern Border encounters up partially due to COVID-19 expulsions

March 3, 2022
Janice Weiner poses for a portrait Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa Senate candidate Janice Weiner visits UI to discuss priorities

March 3, 2022
Fact-checking Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Republican response to Biden’s State of the Union speech

Fact-checking Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Republican response to Biden’s State of the Union speech

March 2, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more. Reynolds announced she will be introducing a bill to reduce unemployment benefits from 26 weeks to 16 weeks while making sure that those collecting unemployment can’t turn down suitable jobs.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs flat tax rate into Iowa law

March 1, 2022
Iowa Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer is interviewed by The Daily Iowan journalists in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

U.S. Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer says Chuck Grassley no longer serves Iowa

February 23, 2022
Members of the Senate take part in a session within the senate chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines.

Bills targeting transgender athletes passes Iowa education committees

February 17, 2022
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Grassley acknowledged the work that Hinson has done.

Grassley condemns actions of Jan. 6 insurrectionists

February 9, 2022
Members of the Senate congregate in the Senate Chamber during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Iowa legislators prioritize young Iowans in 2022

February 6, 2022
Former United States Admiral Mike Franken talks to the media on Jan. 26 2022 in the Daily Iowan Newsroom located in the Adler Journalism Building. Franken is running for state senate and talked about his campaign goals.

Senate candidate Mike Franken in Iowa City, shares priorities for Senate seat

January 27, 2022
Fact Check | Liz Mathis calls Rep. Ashley Hinson hypocritical for touting infrastructure funds

Fact Check | Liz Mathis calls Rep. Ashley Hinson hypocritical for touting infrastructure funds

January 21, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Reynolds proposes 4 percent flat tax, workforce package in Condition of the State

January 11, 2022
Attendee Jennifer Leonhard holds up a sign during a rally before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Leonhard attended the rally to support the medical freedom and privacy bill.

Iowa House introduces bill to further evaluate presidential executive orders

January 11, 2022
The Iowa State Capitol Building is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, including the annual State of the State address given by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa legislators look to lower income tax ahead of 2022 session

December 13, 2021
Recently appointed member of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Tony Currin. Currin is also the Affirmative Action Chair for the Johnson County Democrats. (Contributed)

Iowa City leader to run for Iowa House

December 13, 2021
The U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Iowa politicians honor the life of Bob Dole

December 5, 2021
Fact Check | Tweet claiming Hinson and Miller-Meeks denied Iowans broadband needs context

Fact Check | Tweet claiming Hinson and Miller-Meeks denied Iowans broadband needs context

November 22, 2021
Democratic candidate for senate Theresa Greenfield speaks during a watch party for her campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at the Renaissance Hotel in Des Moines. With the event closed to the public, about 40 members of the media waited for the election results and Theresa Greenfield to arrive, who gave remarks at 11:45 P.M. after the state unofficially reported the results that she lost the senate race.

Biden appoints Greenfield to USDA post

November 18, 2021
Iowa City City Councilor Janice Weiner announces run for Iowa Senate

Iowa City City Councilor Janice Weiner announces run for Iowa Senate

November 16, 2021
Janice Weiner poses for a portrait Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa City Councilor Janice Weiner to announce Iowa Senate run

November 14, 2021
From left, Democrats Sen. Joe Bolkcom, Rep. Christina Bohannan, and Rep. Mary Mascher, who all represent Iowa City in front of a map of Johnson County. Graphic by Caleb McCullough.

Fresh faces will represent Johnson County in 2023

November 14, 2021
Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City answers a question during the Eastern Iowa Legislative Forum hosted by The Daily Iowan at the Iowa City Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The forum surrounded topics including education, state budget, medicare, and environmental issues. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Sen. Joe Bolkcom will not seek reelection in 2022

November 4, 2021
Photo of Neal Smith from Wikimedia Commons.

Former Rep. Neal Smith dies age 101, longest Iowan to serve in U.S. House

November 3, 2021
From left Coralville City Councilor Hai Huynh, City Coucilor elect Mike Knudson, and City Councilor Laurie Goodrich.

Three Coralville City Council seats filled in at-large election

November 2, 2021
Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Bohannan represents the 85th district in Johnson county.

Rita Hart endorses Christina Bohannan for Congress

November 2, 2021
Former Vice President Mike Pence addresses a crowd during a Young Americans for Freedom event at the Iowa Memorial Union main lounge on Nov. 1, 2021. Pence was the main speaker at the event. Pence gave a speech about protecting the United States Constitution from the current administration’s left-leaning values.

Mike Pence praises Iowa’s protection of conservative priorities during UI visit

November 1, 2021
Photo Illustration.

How gun laws have changed since the 1991 fatal shooting at the University of Iowa

October 31, 2021
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Iowa Legislature passes vaccine exemption bill during special session

October 28, 2021
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Iowa bill defining medical and religious vaccine exemptions moves to House floor

October 28, 2021
A bridge is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.

Iowa delegates split on Biden’s infrastructure agenda

October 17, 2021
Former President Donald Trump addresses attendees that showed up for his “Save America” rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Trump’s hold on Republican party remains

October 10, 2021
Former President Donald Trump greets Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, after endorsing the senator on Saturday night.

In Des Moines rally, Trump pushes election misinformation

October 10, 2021
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to attendants at the annual Reagan Dinner in Johnson County.

Republicans meet in Coralville to encourage young voter participation

October 5, 2021
Chuck Grassley stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event was a fundraiser for current governor Kim Reynolds.

Sen. Chuck Grassley’s career by the numbers

October 1, 2021
Gene Haighr speaks with Johnsons County Supervisor Jon Green outside the Emma Goldman Clinic on Thursday, Sept.9,.2021. Haighr questions Supervisor Green on his choices.

Texas law has pro-choice activists in Iowa concerned

September 19, 2021
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller

Tom Miller to run for reelection in 2022

September 18, 2021
Fact Check | Sanders claim that childhood poverty is cut in half needs a little more time to confirm

Fact Check | Sanders claim that childhood poverty is cut in half needs a little more time to confirm

September 14, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) listens to people after Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Linn County Fairgrounds.

Judge temporary order allows Iowa schools to require masks

September 13, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) listens to people after Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Linn County Fairgrounds.

Iowa under investigation for statewide ban on mask mandates

August 30, 2021
Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall at Newbo City Market Bankers Trust Stage in Cedar Rapids, IA on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Sanders addressed childcare, climate change, coronavirus, and the $3.5 trillion Democratic budget plan, among other talking points.

Sen. Bernie Sanders in Cedar Rapids to pitch $3.5 trillion budget to Iowans

August 29, 2021
Members of the Cops off Campus organization speak to the crowd during a protest on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Cops Off Campus demonstration calls for abolition of UIPD

July 5, 2021
Iowa House Representative Christina Bohannon gives a speech during her birthday celebration in Iowa City on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Iowa Democrats rally in Iowa City to kick off the 2022 election campaign season

July 2, 2021
Waiting and voting. As seen on Nov. 3, 2020. at the Wilton Community Center 1215 Cypress St.

Fact Check | Breaking down Iowa’s newest election laws

June 16, 2021
Gubernatorial candidate Ross Wilburn speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa).

Iowa Democratic Party honors party leaders, encourages Iowans to look toward 2022 Election

June 13, 2021
President Donald Trump dances during a “Make America Great Again” rally held at the Dubuque Regional Airport on Sunday, November 1, 2020. With two days before Election Day, this is President Trump’s second stop to Iowa in the past few weeks.

Too soon to tell if Iowa will remain a purple state, politicos say, despite ruby red 2020 election results

April 6, 2021
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) speaks to a crowd on Thursday, April 1 at an Iowa GOP regional reception in Cedar Rapids at the Elmcrest Country Club. Scott talked about his time in the military, how he was raised and his business approach to politics.

Florida Senator Rick Scott makes Iowa stop to rally Republicans

April 2, 2021
Democratic candidate for Congress Rita Hart arriving at Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan’s house for her backyard campaign tour in Iowa City on September 26, 2020. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

Democrat Rita Hart ends contest for IA-02 seat

March 31, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses racial disparities in health care, announces targeted outreach group

March 24, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Kim Reynolds expects all Iowans to be eligible for vaccines by April 5

March 17, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Reynolds creates task force focussed on expanding childcare availability

March 10, 2021
Attendees applaud Gov. Kim Reynolds during the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs elections bill that some Democrats call ‘voter supression’

March 8, 2021
After being nominated to Speaker of the House, Rep. Pat Grassley is escorted to the front of the chambers for oath of office during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Bill to change Iowa’s election laws passed in House, heads to governor’s desk

February 24, 2021
Members of the Senate take part in a session within the senate chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines.

Senate approves bill to change Iowa’s election laws

February 23, 2021
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legislation that could change how Iowans vote is largely opposed in public hearing

February 22, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Reynolds scraps decision to partner with Microsoft

February 17, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers the condition of the state address to a joint session of the Iowa House and Senate.

Iowa partners with Microsoft to create new vaccine scheduling system

February 10, 2021
Guns are displayed at Scheels in Coralville on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The Iowa House recently accepted the stand-your-ground-provision, an amendment to HF 517, which permits an individual to use deadly force when their life is in danger.

Iowans will have to campaign around a potential pro-gun amendment in 2022

February 9, 2021
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry to alter approach to student speech

February 7, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynold lifts mask requirement, allows bars and businesses to resume normal operations

February 5, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints UI alum as director of the Department of Management

February 1, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces 16 percent increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses

January 27, 2021
Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During todays inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa political leaders react to Biden’s inauguration ceremony, pledge to unify the country

January 20, 2021
Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Bohannan represents the 85th district in Johnson county.

UI Law Professor serves first term in Iowa House amid pandemic

January 12, 2021
Speaker of the House Pat Grassley speaks during the opening legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol Building on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Republicans pledge to lower taxes ahead of legislative session

January 11, 2021
Newly elected Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, speaks to the media at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Republican legislative leaders won’t require masks for upcoming session

January 7, 2021
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack speaks in favor of Hillary Clinton in Cedar Rapids on, Monday Jan 4, 2016. Tom Vilsack is an Iowa democrat that has served in office since 2009. (Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Biden nominates former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

December 8, 2020
Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin in a still from Netflixs Tiger King.

Carole Baskin encourages Iowa Law students with personalized video

December 6, 2020
Contributed.

Experts say that an open race and a high turnout rate contributed to Miller-Meeks’ gains in 2nd District.

December 2, 2020
Rita Hart, Democratic candidate for Iowas Second Congressional District, speaks to supporters at Yotopia in Iowa City on Sunday.

Rita Hart to challenge 2nd District election results

December 2, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds calls on Congress to pass new COVID-19 relief package

December 1, 2020
U.S. Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks approaches the stage at the Riverside Casino after winning the election against her opponent, D. Rita Hart, Tuesday night.

Miller-Meeks leads 2nd District by six votes with all county recounts complete

November 28, 2020
Rick Steward (Contributed).

Third-party candidates lose ground amid high-stakes 2020 election

November 10, 2020
In this diptych, Iowa State Sen. Marinette Miller-Meeks is seen on April 9, 2019 and Democratic candidate Rita Hart are seen Sept. 26, 2020.

Iowa sees record number of women running for Congress in 2020 Election

October 27, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Reynolds launches new ad campaign to promote responsible COVID-19 behavior

November 5, 2020
Jakeline Morello (furthest left), Sara Cello (furthest right), and their friends pose for a portrait in front of the Iowa City Public Library polling location on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. They had all recently just voted, with Morello and Cello voting all Democrat.

What you need to know ahead of Election Day

November 1, 2020
Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield enjoys a beer with a small number of supports at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville on Sunday, November 1st, 2020. Greenfield and her campaign team felt tit was important to hold events in a limited and safe capacity. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Theresa Greenfield stops in Coralville for “Jobs That Need to Get Done” tour ahead of Election Day

November 2, 2020
A voting site is seen in the University of Iowa Visual Arts Building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

First time voters share the importance of voting, encourage others to vote

October 20, 2020
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Candidates for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District participate in final debate before Election Day

October 15, 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks during Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice on Capitol Hill on October 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. With less than a month until the presidential election, President Donald Trump tapped Amy Coney Barrett to be his third Supreme Court nominee in just four years. If confirmed, Barrett would replace the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Patrick Semansky/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa Senators accused Democrats of using scare tactics and distraction strategies throughout Supreme Court confirmation hearings

October 15, 2020
Johnson County holds drive-in voting at 913 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City. Resident Susan Horan goes over the ballot on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2020.

A recap of Iowa’s first week of early voting

October 11, 2020
Democratic nominee Rita Hart (left) and Republican nominee Mariannette Miller-Meeks (right) strive for Iowa’s Second Congressional District seat during their Oct. 8, debate. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Familiar themes emerge in second District 2 debate

October 8, 2020
A pair of Johnson County citizens are seen anonymously voting in the The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

Early voting in Iowa begins Monday: here’s how you can vote

October 4, 2020
Former secretary of state candidate Deidre Dejear speaks during a town hall for Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa on Sunday Feb. 24, 2019. Dejear was the chair of Harris campaign in Iowa.

Prominent Iowa Democrats hold online event a month before Election Day

October 4, 2020
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The appearance at the Summit comes as evangelical leaders this week criticized Trumps decision to stand down U.S. forces in northern Syria.

Iowa political leaders send well-wishes to President Trump after positive COVID-19 test, urge mask wearing and social distancing

October 2, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

State loosens quarantine recommendations for school districts

September 29, 2020
Democratic candidate for Congress Rita Hart arrived in Iowa City for her backyard talk campaign tour on September 26, 2020. Hart talked about her campaign promises and addressed issues related to gun control, healthcare, the economy, and police reform.

Rita Hart continues “Backyard Talk” tour with stop in Iowa City

September 26, 2020
Des Moines citizen Gary Leffler leads the Back the Blue march from his tractor on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

“Back the Blue” demonstrators encourage increasing law enforcement funds

September 25, 2020
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