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Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra loses Iowa governor primary
It’s a blow for the president, who has seen most of his chosen candidates this cycle sail to victory or advance to runoff elections — until now.
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A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond
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The president’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose their nominee in what they hope will be a competitive Senate race.
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MAHA-backed Zach Lahn defeats Trump-backed Randy Feenstra in Iowa GOP primary for governor
Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded to businessman Zach Lahn in Iowa’s Republican primary for governor as party voters rejected President Donald Trump’s late endorsement in the race.
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Trump-backed candidate loses in Iowa governor’s race as Democrats look to flip Senate seat
Establishment Democrat beats Zach Wahls in primary as party eyes success in Republican-dominated stateSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailIowa voters cast their ballots in Tuesday’s heated primaries, setting up for months of fervent campaigning ahead of the November midterms in contests that could determine the balance of power in Congress.A red state that the GOP has dominated for the past decade, Democrats believe they can be competitive in three of its four House races, its Senate election, and the contest to replace Kim Reynolds, the retiring Republican governor. Continue reading...
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Karen Bass heads to LA mayoral runoff after falling short of majority
Incumbent comes out on top in primary election – but with less than 50% of votes – and will take on challenger in NovemberKaren Bass has come out ahead in Tuesday’s heated primary for Los Angeles mayor, but with less than 50% of the vote will have to defend her seat in November’s general election.Bass will face either Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, or city council member Nithya Raman, in November. As of Tuesday evening, it was still unclear who would move on. Continue reading...
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Ashley Hinson Wins the Republican Senate Primary in Iowa
Representative Hinson, a third-term lawmaker, was the favorite of Republican leaders and donors. The general election is expected to be unusually competitive.
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Zach Lahn says ‘wealthy donors’ won't decide Iowa's future
Businessman Zach Lahn addressed his supporters following the concession by Rep. Randy Feenstra, a Trump-backed candidate, in the Republican primary for Iowa governor. Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in the November general election.
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Josh Turek wins Democratic primary in battleground Iowa Senate race
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek has won the Democratic nomination for his state’s open U.S.
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Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.
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