Iowa, Trump and Democrats

Republicans Lose Iowa Election in District Trump Won by 21 Points
It comes after Trump won the district by 21 points in November. In 2024, Trump flipped Scott County red after Joe Biden previously won by the county by 3 points in 2020, and Hillary Clinton by 2 points in 2016. Jackson and Clinton counties were won by Trump in the last three presidential elections.
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Here’s how Iowa Democrats flipped one pro-Trump district
In a surprise upset Tuesday, a Democrat won the Jan. 28 special election to fill an open seat in the Iowa Senate. In a solidly red Senate District 35, which voted for President Donald Trump by a large margin in the recent general election, Democrat Mike Zimmer defeated Republican Katie Whittington by just under four points.
Democrats flip Iowa state Senate seat
Democrats have flipped an Iowa state Senate seat in a district that overwhelmingly voted for President Trump in November. Democrat Mike Zimmer, who has worked in education and serves as the
Dems find some hope in elections in Iowa and Minnesota
Some Democrats are cautious about reading too much into the results. But it’s the first good news they’ve had in a long time.
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat in special election
Democrats Tuesday flipped seat in the Iowa Senate in a special election held to replace Republican Sen. Chris Cournoyer, who was named as Iowa's lieutenant governor, but Democrats still will be far outnumbered in the chamber.
Democrat Mike Zimmer wins Iowa Senate special election
Democrat Mike Zimmer is the newest Iowa senator, flipping the Senate District 35 seat in Tuesday’s special election. Zimmer won with 52% of the vote to Republican Katie Whittington’s 48%, according to unofficial results published by the Iowa Secretary of State.
Iowa Democrat pulls off upset in state special election contest
Iowa Democrats scored an upset in a state Senate special election on Tuesday, months after being wiped out in the Hawkeye State in the presidential contest. Democrat Mike Zimmer narrowly defeated Republican Katie Whittington,
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Week in Iowa: RAGBRAI route, a casino moratorium and a centenarian lunch club
Voters in Senate District 35 picked a Democrat, Iowa lawmakers considered bills relating to casino moratoriums, higher ...
Iowa Democrats flip Senate seat in special election to cut into Republican majority
Democrat Mike Zimmer has defeated Republican Kate Whittington in the special election for Senate District 35, which was ...
Iowa Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening results for Feb. 2, 2025
The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 ...
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Here's what Iowa City City Council candidate Ross Nusser has to say about his priorities
Iowa City's six-member city council is holding a special election to fill the vacancy left by Andrew Dunn, who cited mounting ...