At least 14 legislators say they have not been vaccinated, either because they have been waiting to do so or because they don’t plan to at all. All but but one are Republicans. Dozens of others among the 237 surveyed declined to share their vaccination status. Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson represents Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. (Photo submitted by Ashley Hinson … [Read more...] about Special report: Dozens of members of Congress are vaccinated against COVID-19, but some still hesitate
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Rita Hart calls for U.S. House panel to conduct hand recount of ballots in disputed Iowa race
Rita Hart, Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat, campaigns during the 2020 campaign outside a school in Bennett, where she once taught. (Photo courtesy of Rita Hart campaign) WASHINGTON — Rita Hart, the Democrat challenging the results in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, is urging a U.S. House panel to do a hand recount of the 400,000 ballots cast to … [Read more...] about Rita Hart calls for U.S. House panel to conduct hand recount of ballots in disputed Iowa race
Sweeping voting rights package passes U.S. House
Des Moines voters speak with poll workers at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on Nov. 3, 2020. (Photo by Linh Ta/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The House passed sweeping voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance and ethics reform late Wednesday on a 220-210 vote. The historic package will face an uphill battle in the Senate as no Republicans currently support the bill. Even … [Read more...] about Sweeping voting rights package passes U.S. House