Iowa elections meet national gridlock

Tim Kenyon
Oct 24, 2024
Oct 24, 2024

October 2024 political debate — GOP U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson of Marion and Democratic challenger Sarah Corkery of Cedar Falls debate Oct. 14.
Lee Des Moines Bureau photo by Savannah Blake

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Issues tied to the economy, immigration and abortion are piquing the most interest among national and Iowa voters, according to a University of Northern Iowa political science professor.

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