AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIowa Primary Aftermath: Iowa’s June 2 primary turnout hit about 19% of registered voters (411,525 ballots cast), up from 16% in 2022, with Polk County seeing a big jump tied to high-profile races and competitive local contests. Local Elections: In Tama County, the GOP treasurer nomination will be decided at a convention after no candidate cleared Iowa’s 35% threshold—incumbent Amanda Kriegel led with 34.31%, just 10 votes short. Statehouse & Policy: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill raising Iowa’s two-lane paved road speed limit from 55 to 60 mph starting July 1, with officials saying enforcement may tighten. Food Assistance: Double Up Food Bucks is expanding to 13 more Iowa locations, including new Cedar Rapids and Marion partners, backed by a $1 million state appropriation. Public Safety & Courts: An Iowa judge upheld Todd Mullis’ life sentence for his 2018 corn rake murder conviction, rejecting more than 100 claims. Elections Integrity: Black Hawk County’s post-election audit confirmed voting machines matched hand counts exactly. Health & Community: UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown hosted a trauma teamwork simulation with medical staff, students, and Iowa National Guard medics.
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