Republican Wendy Larson defeated Democrat Rachel Burns to win a special election for Iowa House District 7 in northwest Iowa.
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Special election Tuesday: One party has this edge in Iowa vote
Voters will decide between two candidates in the same Iowa town to fill a vacant legislative seat.
A special election on Tuesday features two candidates from the same small town in northwest Iowa. The outcome could be an indicator of political sentiment in rural Iowa after recent contests in the state — and across the country — have favored Democratic candidates.
According to the Iowa GOP, Larson's top priorities in office include "protecting landowner rights, providing property tax relief, and protecting our children."
Jeff Kaufmann hopes to cash in on the political capital he’s accumulated over the past decade to help move the party across the finish line in 2026.
National Democrats are adding the Iowa House and Senate to their 2026 target map, citing recent over-performance in special elections and new opportunities to cut into GOP control in Des Moines.
Republican Wendy Larson wins special election for Iowa House District 7
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