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Democrat Deidre DeJear is finding Iowa a much changed place, trending staunchly conservative, endorsing many aspects of Trumpism, with an electorate that is so far displaying little interest in her history-making candidacy.

In 2008, this overwhelmingly white state was Barack Obama ’s unlikely launching pad to become the nation’s first Black president. Fourteen years later, Iowans aren’t showing a similar embrace for the woman running to become its first Black governor. Democrat Deirdre DeJear is finding Iowa a much changed place, trending staunchly conservative, endorsing many aspects…

NEVADA, Iowa (AP) — In 2008, this overwhelmingly white state was Barack Obama s...

Rep. Ras Smith, a Democrat from Waterloo who ran for governor before dropping out of the race, has joined the leadership team for Mike Franken’s campaign for the U.S. Senate.

Deidre DeJear is currently the only Democrat actively running a campaign in Iowa against Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds who is seeking a second term.

The businesswoman originally from Mississippi will likely oppose Republican incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds who has yet to announce her bid for reelection.

The major endorsement comes as DeJear remains the only Democrat actively running a campaign in the primary as the filing deadline draws closer.

The major endorsement comes as DeJear remains the only Democrat actively running a campaign in the primary as the filing deadline draws closer.

The major endorsement comes as DeJear remains the only Democrat actively running a campaign in the primary as the filing deadline draws closer.

A bill that would license and regulate certified professional midwives passed the Iowa House 93-2 Monday. According to advocacy group License Iow