Cournoyer, who has been lieutenant governor since December, was among a group of Iowa Republicans expected to be mulling whether to run to replace Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who earlier this month announced she will not seek another term.

Voters in Linn County will have the choice to see who fills the vacant seat in the Iowa House on Tuesday. District 78 covers a portion of Cedar Rapids. Republican Bernie Hayes is running against Democrat Angel Ramirez for the spot left open by Sami Scheetz.

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Republican Bernie Hayes is running against Democrat Angel Ramirez in the special election to represent Iowa House District 78, which includes a section of northeast Cedar Rapids and a broad swath of southeast Cedar Rapids.

Early ballots are being submitted to fill the vacant seat in Iowa House District 78 ahead of Tuesday's special election.Former Iowa Rep. Sami Scheetz left the r

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ surprise decision to forgo reelection in 2026 has reset the playing field in Iowa ahead of a consequential midterm season.

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer, a Republican from LeClaire, has filed paperwork to run for state auditor in 2026.

Republicans across the state are debating both whether they have a viable path to the nomination and whether they want to take it. Here's who.

After some speculation that Kari Lake may return to Iowa to run for Iowa governor in 2026, she confirmed she isn't running for any political office.

The process for election recounts in Iowa would see major changes under a bill that is on its way to the governor’s desk.

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