AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIowa’s Midterm Races: Democrat Josh Turek campaigned in Ottumwa with former Sen. Tom Harkin, arguing that rising costs are hurting Iowans. Turek faces Republican Ashley Hinson in the U.S. Senate race. In the open 4th District contest, Democrat Dave Dawson and Republican Chris McGowan are competing for the seat left by Randy Feenstra, who is running for governor. Republican Zach Lahn is also making his case for governor against Democrat Rob Sand. Cost of Living: Thousands lined up for a Waterloo gas giveaway, where organizers planned to distribute $21,000 in fuel as families face high costs. National polls put President Donald Trump’s approval at a new low and show Democrats leading in House preferences, adding pressure to Republican candidates in Iowa and nationwide. State Finances: Iowa’s revenue outlook has improved modestly, but the state still faces a projected billion-dollar budget deficit. Campus & Community: Upper Iowa University has launched a yearlong fundraising campaign ahead of its 170th anniversary, with plans for a campus monument in 2027.
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