Special election win spurs excitement among Iowa Democrats, but Republicans in the state are confident

Iowa Democrats haven't had much to cheer in recent years. But a string of strong performances in special legislative elections this year — vastly outdoing 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala ... Read More

Democrats’ strategy to woo voters for 2026: religion

The party is testing “whether church-going, Bible-quoting Democrats can connect with voters — and provide an early gauge of whether messages rooted in spirituality will appeal to the party’s base,” ... Read More

Iowa Democrats 'elated' by special election wins. What does it mean for the 2026 midterms?

Democrat Catelin Drey won a special election for the Iowa Senate, breaking Republicans' supermajority. Can it tell us anything about 2026? Read More

In 2025 special elections, voters keep telling Republicans what they don’t want to hear

As 2025 got underway, there was a closely watched state Senate special election in Iowa, in a race Republicans expected to win. It was, after all, held in a district that Donald Trump had won a few ... Read More

Democrats face an 'extinction moment' as strategists push them onto new platforms

Prominent Democratic lawmakers and influencers are encouraging their fellow Democrats to embrace social media and online video to reach voters or risk being left behind. Read More

Iowa Senate special election could break Republicans' supermajority. Meet the candidates:

Western Iowa voters are heading to the polls in a race that has the potential to cement or break Republicans' supermajority in the Iowa Senate. Two candidates are competing in an Aug. 26 special ... Read More

Election forecaster: Republicans could win Nevada attorney general race with Wes Duncan

It’s a toss-up whether a Democrat or a Republican will win Nevada’s 2026 race for attorney general — but that could change if Sparks city attorney Wes Duncan, a Republican, jumps in. This assessment ... Read More

Democrats React as Republican Majority Shrinks After Special Election

"Rep-elect Walkinshaw's victory continues the dominant trend we're seeing so far this year – Democrats are massively overperforming in nearly every race. With elections in less than two months in the ... Read More