Iowa’s 2026 election may still be more than a year away, but the political dominoes are already starting to fall. Some high-profile candidates have jumped into major races earlier than usual, and experts say each decision is reshaping the state’s political landscape.

MADISON COUNTY, IOWA — Madison County officially swore in a new county auditor Monday morning, but the controversy surrounding the position is far from over. Matthew Thomas Schwarz took the oath

President Donald Trump sued J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register after accusing them of election interference with their final 2024 Iowa presidential poll.

The state now has a new way of verifying its voter rolls and changes to how Iowa's recounts are conducted. Two new election laws went into effect July 1.Despit

It's a decision that surprised some political observers who had expected Bird to jump into the Republican primary to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds.

There’s a lot of challenges ahead, and I have a heart of service. I’d like to continue fighting for our traditional American values,” Matt Windschitl said.

This voter guide includes information about who is running for re-election to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City school boards. The Gazette will be speaking with candidates about their campaigns and priorities in future stories.

Bailey Kelley has been named Iowa’s director of elections, Paul Pate, Iowa Secretary of State, announced. Kelley has served as deputy director of election for the past two years. Kelley has a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia College Chicago;

Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is not seeking the governor’s seat but is instead running for re-election for Iowa Attorney General in 2026. In a

Brenna Bird, in a statement posted to social media, said she plans to run a "fierce re-election campaign" for attorney general and still has “more work to do.”

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday ordered all flags in Iowa lowered to half-staff in honor and remembrance of northwest Iowa Republican state Sen. Rocky De Witt of Lawton.