Candidate profile · IA
Candidate profile: Chris Mcgowan in Iowa’s 4th District
Elections and votingRepublican Chris Mcgowan is among 12 candidates in Iowa’s contested 4th District U.S. House race in 2026.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskOct 1, 2026
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Iowa steel project faces tests after Foxconn comparison
HousingA Trump aide says demand for steel separates the proposed Lee County complex from Wisconsin’s smaller-than-promised Foxconn development.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Heartland Republicans break with Trump over Iran war
Energy and environmentRepublicans in Iowa, Michigan and Ohio are calling for a quick end to the Iran war as high fuel prices raise election concerns.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 26, 2026
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Iowa judge dismisses Trump suit against paper, pollster
Elections and votingThe judge cited First Amendment protections in dismissing Trump’s late-2024 lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and J. Ann Selzer.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 25, 2026
Candidate profile · IA
Candidate profile: Jermaine Decker in Iowa’s 4th District
Elections and votingDecker, listed with the affiliation UN, is running for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 24, 2026
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Turek, Hinson outline different responses to fuel costs
Energy and environmentWith Iowa diesel above a gallon, Josh Turek is proposing federal tax and reserve steps while Ashley Hinson emphasizes biofuels and U.S. production.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Iowa PBS sets debate dates for major Iowa races
Elections and votingThe public broadcaster announced debate dates for Iowa governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate contests.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 13, 2026
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Cook shifts Iowa and Texas governor ratings toward Democrats
Elections and votingThe Cook Political Report moved its assessments of the Iowa and Texas governor’s races in a direction more favorable to Democrats.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskAug 21, 2026