Several of Iowa’s congressional races are expected to be competitive in 2026 — but incumbent Republicans kept their fundraising leads in most races, according to the latest Federal Election Commission reports.

Though Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has not said whether he is planning a run for president in 2028, he said during the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner on Thursday that he supports keeping the Iowa caucuses first in the nation.

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As the headlining speaker of the Republican Party of Iowa's Lincoln Dinner, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin told a crowd of more than 200 people how he became Virginia's first statewide-elected Republican in 12 years and how Republicans can gain more ground in traditionally blue states.

Iowa City voters will elect three council members in November: two at-large seats and a representative of District B, which includes the east side of Iowa City.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Thursday night headlined an annual dinner for the Iowa GOP, a traditional stepping-off point for presidential campaigns.

The Madison County Civic Alliance has officially filed a petition to hold a special election for the county Auditor seat. The group announced that it had

Campaign fundraising in Iowa’s 2026 U.S. Senate election was competitive between some of the top candidates, but Sen. Joni Ernst raised the most and has the most on hand.

Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn has decided to seek reelection to his swing district, a development first announced by President Donald Trump.