Iowa, Trump and Democrats

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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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,
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 ...
Quad-City Times2d
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 City Press-Citizen on MSN1d
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 ...
Iowa driver's licenses, ID cards would have to display citizenship status under House bill
Hull, said the bill was drafted with the intention of making sure that only citizens can vote in elections in Iowa.
Politico3d
This week’s elections finally gave good news for Dems
While the Iowa win was an upset, the party’s victory in Minnesota was widely expected. But for Democrats still on their back foot after devastating election losses in 2024, the developments ...
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Here's what Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Wielein to say about his priorities
Here's what Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Wielein said about his priorities ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Iowa State football picks up commitment from 2026 safety Brayden Thomas
Iowa State football and coach Matt Campbell earned a commitment from Brayden Thomas, a 2026 safety from Ohio, on Saturday.