AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIowa Election: With polls opening Tuesday, the governor’s race between Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn remained competitive, while Iowa’s Senate contest was viewed as a toss-up. President Trump campaigned for Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson in Dubuque; early voting was up about 25% from the previous midterm cycle. Capitol Court Fight: A federal judge ordered Iowa to let the Satanic Temple hold a holiday event in the Capitol rotunda, finding its free-speech claim likely to succeed. Attorney General Brenna Bird’s office said the state plans to appeal. Data Center Oversight: Iowa lawmakers introduced seven bills this year addressing data centers, but none passed. One proposal would require public quarterly reports on energy and water use, amid concerns about transparency and taxpayer incentives. Election Issues: Sheriffs in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District split their endorsements between incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christina Bohannan, citing law-enforcement priorities. Federal election observers are also expected in Polk and Linn counties.
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