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  • One new candidate declares in Iowa

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    Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Iowa between Nov. 6-12. This was one more candidate than the prior week.  The candidate is a Republican and is running for state legislature in 2024. Details on the candidate are below:  Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has identified two candidates for state-level office in Iowa.…

  • Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Iowa roundup

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    Iowa is holding elections, including for school boards and mayoral offices, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses from the candidates…

  • One new candidate declares in Iowa

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    Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Iowa between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27. This was one more candidate than the prior week.  The candidate is a Republican and is running for state legislature in 2024. Details on the candidate are below:  Samantha Fett (R) is running for Iowa House of Representatives District 22. Fett…

  • Iowa Supreme Court issues two opinions from May 15-21

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    The Iowa Supreme Court issued two opinions from May 15-21. As of May 21, the court issued 56 opinions in 2023 — five fewer than this point a year ago. Both of the opinions are below:  Sutton v. Council Bluffs Water Works, where the court “affirmed the judgment of the district court denying the motion…

  • Iowa Supreme Court issues four opinions from May 8-14

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    The Iowa Supreme Court issued four opinions from May 8-14. As of May 14, the court issued 54 opinions in 2023 — four fewer than this point a year ago. Three of four opinions are below:  Barnes v. CDM Rentals, LLC, where the court “affirmed the summary judgment of the district court concluding that a…

  • Iowa Supreme Court issues three opinions from May 1-7

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    The Iowa Supreme Court issued three opinions from May 1-7. As of May 7, the court issued 50 opinions in 2023 — six fewer than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below:  Burnett v. Smith, where the court “affirmed the decision of the district court granting summary judgment to Defendants and dismissing…

  • Election legislation roundup: Iowa State Senate

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    As of May 7, Ballotpedia has tracked six election-related bills in the Iowa State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the six, Ballotpedia tracked two from May 1-7. Republicans sponsored one bill, while the other did not list sponsors. The two bills are below: IA SSB1035: A bill for an act relating to…

  • Iowa Supreme Court issues three opinions from April 24-30

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    The Iowa Supreme Court issued three opinions from April 24-30. As of April 30, the court issued 47 opinions in 2023 — three fewer than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below:  Environmental Law & Policy Center v. Iowa Utilities Bd., where the court “reversed the judgment of the district court denying…

  • Iowa Supreme Court issues four opinions from April 17-23

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    The Iowa Supreme Court issued four opinions from April 17-23. As of April 23, the court issued 44 opinions in 2023 — four fewer than this point a year ago. Three of the four opinions are below:  State v. Booker, where the court “affirmed the judgment of the district court convicting Defendant of sexual abuse…

  • Election legislation roundup: Iowa House of Representatives

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    As of April 16, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the Iowa House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked one from April 10-16. No sponsors are named for this bill. The one bill is below:    IA HSB183: A bill for an act allowing for the use of…