Democrat Rita Hart, who has withdrawn her appeal of results of the 2nd Congressional District election, is shown here during the 2020 campaign outside a school in Bennett, where she once taught.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
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Georgia secretary of state wades into fight over who won Iowa congressional race
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks in a video posted by her campaign Dec. 22, 2020. (Screen shot of Miller-Meeks campaign video) WASHINGTON — Georgia’s secretary of state, who drew national attention when then-President Donald Trump pressured him to change the state’s November election results, is warning Georgia Democrats in Congress against voting to seat an Iowa … [Read more...] about Georgia secretary of state wades into fight over who won Iowa congressional race
U.S. House panel to gather evidence on challenge to Miller-Meeks election
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks in a video posted by her campaign Dec. 22, 2020. (Screen shot of Miller-Meeks campaign video) WASHINGTON — A congressional committee on Wednesday postponed a decision on whether Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the Republican certified and sworn in as the winner of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, is rightfully representing that … [Read more...] about U.S. House panel to gather evidence on challenge to Miller-Meeks election
U.S. House panel to vote on next step in resolving contested Iowa congressional race
Rita Hart, Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat, campaigns Saturday outside a school in Bennett, where she once taught. (Photo courtesy of Rita Hart campaign) WASHINGTON — A U.S. House panel on Wednesday is poised to take the next step in an election challenge by Rita Hart, the Democrat who lost Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race by six votes last … [Read more...] about U.S. House panel to vote on next step in resolving contested Iowa congressional race