Democrat Rita Hart, who has withdrawn her appeal of results of the 2nd Congressional District election, is shown here during the 2020 campaign outside a school in Bennett, where she once taught. (Photo courtesy of Rita Hart campaign) Two weeks after Democrat Rita Hart withdrew her challenge of election results in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, legislative leaders are asking … [Read more...] about Democrats ask for state recount changes following Hart concession
Election 2020
GOP lawmakers use budget to bludgeon state universities
The Iowa State University Research Park is an example of how universities benefit Iowa's business community. (Screen shot from ISU Research Park video) Iowans who remember what it was like to live in a state that prized education no doubt heaved a sigh of relief when a vindictive and counterproductive bill to ban tenure at state universities failed to advance in the … [Read more...] about GOP lawmakers use budget to bludgeon state universities
Democrat Rita Hart withdraws challenge in Iowa 2nd District congressional race
Democrat Rita Hart, who has withdrawn her appeal of results of the 2nd Congressional District election, is shown here during the 2020 campaign outside a school in Bennett, where she once taught. (Photo courtesy of Rita Hart campaign) WASHINGTON — Democrat Rita Hart in a surprise announcement Wednesday said she’s withdrawing her challenge to the results in Iowa’s 2nd … [Read more...] about Democrat Rita Hart withdraws challenge in Iowa 2nd District congressional race
Iowa secretary of state looks to raise campaign cash from 2nd District contest
Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, right, tours Weiler Products in Knoxville with company President Pat Weiler before the November election. (Photo courtesy of The Concept Works Inc.) Republicans on Monday moved to raise money and political capital with their reactions to the fight over Iowa’s prized House seat in the 2nd District. GOP Rep. Mariannette … [Read more...] about Iowa secretary of state looks to raise campaign cash from 2nd District contest
Governor accuses Pelosi of trying to steal 2nd District seat
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of trying to steal Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks' contested seat in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. (Screenshot of news conference) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Secretary of State Paul Pate on Thursday said Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks deserves to keep her contested seat in the U.S. House of … [Read more...] about Governor accuses Pelosi of trying to steal 2nd District seat