Commentary: Iowa Down Ballot: Election recap, Iowa’s wave, divided government, what about Grassley?

By: Kathie Obradovich

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: November 8, 2026

Words: 181

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

Iowa Down Ballot 11/7/26 by Iowa Writers Collaborative

Get the lowdown on what happened on Election Day from our crack team of Kathie Obradovich, Laura Belin, and Eric Woolson.

Mopping up the midterms: Kathie Obradovich, Laura Belin and Eric Woolson break down the blue wave in Iowa, consequences of divided government, record turnout, Rob Sand going viral, Sen. Chuck Grassley’s status and more. View or …

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