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Republican David Young wants to go back to Congress. The former two-term representative of Iowa’s 3rd District lost reelection two years ago to current Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne. Now Young is challenging for his old seat.

With just over two weeks of voting left, Black women voters rallied Sunday in Des Moines at what organizers believe is likely the first such event in the area. Speakers encouraged women at the rally to reach out and help others to vote.

Continuing our conversations with congressional candidates, U.S. Senate Candidate Theresa Greenfield joins the program.

President Trump’s call for supporters to watch the polls closely in November disturbs some Iowans, and it’s even scared some away from voting in person. And that could hurt minority voter turnout.

At the presidential debate in late September, President Donald Trump called on his supporters to “watch” voting locations, raising concerns about possible voter intimidation. But poll watchers are strictly regulated in Iowa, and they generally aren't allowed to interact with voters.

The Gazette's Adam Sullivan joins River to River host Ben Kieffer to speak with Iowa Republicans, of varying viewpoints, on their feelings about the future of the GOP.

A former minor league baseball player is taking a second swing at representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District after he narrowly lost two years ago. Democrat J.D. Scholten faces a different kind of challenge this year, but is undeterred.

The general election is November 3. The Iowa Secretary of State is recommending Iowans vote by mail or vote early in-person, which you can do now.

There are several scenarios that may play out on election night. Here's what you should know.

President Donald Trump spoke for about 90 minutes to cheering supporters at the Des Moines Airport Wednesday evening. He talked about fiscal issues, polling, but not about the pandemic, as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb in the state.