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Iowa City Councilor Janice Weiner won the Democratic primary on Tuesday with 86% of the vote. She is running to represent Iowa Senate District 45.

Iowa City Councilor Janice Weiner won the Democratic primary for Iowa Senate District 45 in Iowa City, beating John Raley.

State Sen. Zach Wahls raised almost $400,000 while other Johnson County candidates in legislative and county races combined raised less than $300,000.

The deadline to register to vote and request absentee ballots is approaching as Johnson County prepares to go to the polls June 7.

Janice Weiner and John Raley have shared the stage several times this spring, most recently at a May 9 forum hosted by the Johnson County League of Women Voters. The candidates speak highly of one another, but note clear differences in what they offer to voters.

The six Republicans running for this seat include Brad Sherman, Adam Grier, John George, Matt McAreavy, Skylar Limkemann and Devon Hodgeman.

Democrats John Raley and Janice Weiner of Iowa City are the only two candidates running for Iowa Senate District 45 in 2022.

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The forums will be held in person and streamed online. Early voting begins May 18.

Hunter 01/26/22 An Iowa City resident who runs an insurance agency has announced he's running for the open seat that will become available when state