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4 gubernatorial races that could affect the House majority

ANALYSIS — Four years ago, Republicans complained that Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano torpedoed their downballot efforts in key House races across the commonwealth. This time around, GOP nominee Stacy Garrity isn’t polling any better, again complicating House Republican campaigns in the Keystone State. And Pennsylvania is just one of…

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Eleven states have passed laws related to the Education Freedom Tax Credit this year

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Sand and Lahn on their visions for Iowa: "better and truer, not redder or bluer" and "the safest, freest, most family-centered state in America"

Rob Sand (D) and Zach Lahn (R) are running in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026.

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Rob Sand (D), Zach Lahn (R), and Nicholas Gluba (L) are running in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026

Rob Sand (D), Zach Lahn (R), and Nicholas Gluba (L) are running in the general election for governor of Iowa on November 3, 2026.

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Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party

While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky

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MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump

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Trump-endorsed candidate stunned in Iowa as anti-pesticide movement claims major victory

The narrow win on Tuesday exposed potential vulnerabilities within Trump's coalition in the deeply conservative state, offering encouragement to Democrats who are optimistic about their chances of flipping the governor's office this year

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Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength

Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump

AAP

The Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to Paralympian

Many of the Democrats who won their primaries are new to the national political scene – here are the names to know

The Guardian - US

Midterm primaries 2026: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballots – as it happened

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Can Democrats hold California and break through in Iowa? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

The governor's office in California typically attracts some of the highest-wattage names in politics, but not this year

The Independent UK

‘Our democracy is run by two private clubs’: can a pro-hunting Democrat lead a blue wave in Iowa?

As Trump’s approval ratings dip and gas prices rise, Democrats see an opening with Rob Sand

The Guardian - US

Iowa's Supreme Court Keeps Libertarian Congressional Candidates Off the Ballot

Some Republicans didn't want the competition and opt for petty procedural complaints to kneecap their Libertarian rivals.

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Iowa auditor says new law will restrict his office's access to information

Iowa’s auditor may face new challenges in tracking taxpayer dollars after a new law takes effect Saturday that allows state agencies to deny his office access to information

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Iowa governor settles open records lawsuit filed by media groups

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by journalists who sought to require her office to respond to public record requests

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State Official on Iowa Discrimination Ruling: ‘I Feel Like I’m Taking Crazy Pills’

A state auditor says Iowa AD Gary Barta doesn’t understand “that discrimination is bad” and should no longer keep his job with the university.

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Kirk Ferentz Blasts Settlement in Iowa Racial Discrimination Suit

A board member who approved the $4 million settlement urged Iowa to reexamine the employments of AD Gary Barta and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz.

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Incumbent Rob Sand and Todd Halbur running for Iowa state auditor on Nov. 8

Incumbent Rob Sand (D) and Todd Halbur (R) are running for Iowa state auditor on Nov. 8, 2022.

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Rekha Basu: Gov. Kim Reynolds' default to secrecy gets judge's rebuke — and provokes more serious questions

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently met privately with dozens of people in the basement of an operations facility in a Marion park. The event wasn't listed on her official public schedule and members of the media who got wind of it and turned up were turned away. "Multiple elected officials…

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Auditor: Iowa Gov. Reynolds must return $450K in COVID funds

Iowa’s state auditor again called for Gov. Kim Reynolds to return nearly $450,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds that were used to pay for 21 governor’s office staff members for three months in 2020

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