It’s a notable shift as Republicans work to close Democrats’ long-held advantage with early and absentee voting in Iowa and across the country.

Democrats in Iowa's top contested congressional races have raised and spent more than Republicans. But Republicans have more cash left in the bank.

Wednesday is the first day that Iowans can vote early in the 2024 election. At 8:00 a.m. County Auditor offices across the state opened for early voters. County Auditor’s offices will also send out absentee ballots Wednesday to voters who requested them.

In their fight to flip the House, Democrats are eyeing gains in what may seem an unlikely spot: Iowa. Two GOP seats in the Hawkeye State have emerged as true battlegrounds in the final stretch of the campaign,

Republican state Rep. Brian Lohse is facing a challenge from Democrat Anthony W. Thompson in the race for Iowa House District 45 in Polk County.

The Nov. 5 election is just weeks away and News 8 wants to make sure you have what you need to know before heading to the polls in Iowa.

Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon and Rhode Island began early voting on Wednesday, leaving just one state to kick off the 2024 election.

Early voting has officially begun in Iowa, as of Wednesday, Oct. 16 for the 2024 general election. Iowans will have an early chance to weigh in on their choice for president and U.S. representative, in addition to a number of state legislative and local races and two constitutional amendments in the Nov.

An incumbent faces a third-party challenger to represent Iowa House District 49, which includes downtown Ames.

Busy on Election Day, but still want the experience of in-person voting? Early in-person voting is now available in the state of Iowa.

County Republican and Democratic organizers say interest is pouring in across Iowa from residents interested in being a poll watcher on Election Day.