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Three Republicans running for governor of Iowa said they support banning the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines. Eddie Andrews, Brad Sherman and Adam Steen spoke at an anti-eminent domain rally in Shelby County.
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Iowa Senate Republicans have chosen Sen. Mike Klimesh as their new majority leader after Sen. Jack Whitver announced he was stepping down from the role earlier this month.
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The ISU employee said on a personal social media account that Charlie Kirk “got what was coming.” The university said the comments are harmful to the institution.
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State Rep. Shannon Lundgren is running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. The Republican said she is running on an America First agenda and is touting her early support of President Donald Trump. Lundgren is the fourth Republican to announce a bid for the seat so far.
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Former U.S. Rep. Rod Blum announced he’s running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026. The Republican from Dubuque previously served during President Trump’s first term and said he was “proud to serve with Trump.”
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Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst and other Republican politicians say the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will add momentum to the movement he supported.
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Maryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen called on those at the Polk County Democrats' Steak Fry to seize responsibility in face of President Trump's agenda.
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Christian Schlaefer, a farmer from north central Iowa, is the latest Republican to join the race for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. There are now eight candidates who aim to replace incumbent Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra, who has yet to officially announce he’s running for governor.
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Former state representative and Trump appointee Joe Mitchell is running for Congress in Iowa’s 2nd District. He said he's a trusted voice in the MAGA movement, having served in the administration's Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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State Sen. Charlie McClintock, R-Alburnett, is running for the U.S. House in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. He said he's campaigning on an "America First" agenda and reiterated his support for President Donald Trump and the Republican platform.