Trump has been back in the White House for a year now, and his standing — more than anything else — will define the mood and the direction of the midterm campaign. Ebersole scores his performance at a 3 out of 5.

Each Iowa legislative district that had a special election in 2025 swung at least 10 points toward Democrats. Will that continue in 2026's midterms?

Although Nate Willems lags Brenna Bird, he has significantly outpaced the fundraising rate set by previous Democratic Attorney General Tom Miller.

Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand raised about $9.5 million last year, leading the gubernatorial fundraising field.

This year’s midterm elections could draw heightened attention to Iowa because several high-profile seats are open, including the governor’s office, a U.S. Senate seat and multiple congressional races.

Iowa state senators from both parties have introduced a joint resolution to amend the state constitution, aiming to limit corporate contributions and influence in elections.

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President Donald Trump will soon return to Iowa where competitive races for governor, Senate and the U.S. House are taking shape.

WATERLOO, Iowa — The Waterloo City Council has announced a special election to fill the Ward 2 vacancy. This vacancy arose when former Councilmember Dave Boesen was elected Mayor in December 2025. The council approved the special election on January 20. Voting will take place on February 24.

DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic state Sen. Bill Dotzler, of Waterloo, who is currently the longest serving member of the Iowa Senate, will retire after his current term ends in 2027, he announced Wednesday.