April 5, 2021 •
Former Iowa State Sen. Rita Hart Withdraws Election Challenge
Former Iowa state Sen. Rita Hart withdrew her challenge in a U.S. House race she lost to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks by six votes. Miller-Meeks was certified by the Iowa State Board of Canvassers as the winner after a full […]
Former Iowa state Sen. Rita Hart withdrew her challenge in a U.S. House race she lost to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks by six votes.
Miller-Meeks was certified by the Iowa State Board of Canvassers as the winner after a full recount, and provisionally seated pending the outcome of a challenge by her Democratic opponent, Hart.
After Hart’s announcement, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee announced the panel would move to suspend its review of the race.
November 7, 2018 •
Democrats Take House While Republicans Keep Senate
On November 6, voters gave Democrats the majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives while keeping Republicans firmly in control of the Senate. With early elections results in, it appears clear Democrats have gained at least 26 seats, giving […]
On November 6, voters gave Democrats the majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives while keeping Republicans firmly in control of the Senate.
With early elections results in, it appears clear Democrats have gained at least 26 seats, giving them more than the 218 seats required in the House for a majority.
In the Senate, Republicans gained two seats, ensuring their control of the Senate.
Republicans may possibly increase their majority in the Senate when the final votes are counted.
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