by Luke Martz | Jun 17, 2026 | Campaigns, Opinion
Former state Sen. Jim Carlin is back in the headlines. Unfortunately for Iowa Republicans, it’s not because he has a plan to advance conservative priorities or help keep a critical U.S. Senate seat in Republican hands. Instead, after suffering yet another...
by Luke Martz | May 19, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson announced a major grassroots milestone this week in her bid for the U.S. Senate, officially completing the iconic 99 County Tour. But with the Republican primary rapidly approaching on June 2nd, the campaign isn’t slowing down,...
by Luke Martz | Mar 17, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress
The race to succeed Congresswoman Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s 2nd District reached a significant milestone today as the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) officially signaled its strategic preference for the upcoming June primary. Joe Mitchell, a...
by Luke Martz | Nov 7, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress, Governor
The final Iowa Poll by The Des Moines Register for the 2022 midterm election cycle has Republicans leading in almost every congressional and statewide race, including strong double-digit leads for key Republican incumbents. Conducted by pollster J. Ann Selzer, the...
by Luke Martz | Oct 4, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress
Welcome back to the second installment of Hitting The Airwaves. Here are the newest political ads you need to see. First up – Iowa Attorney General Race From the release: “”The message to NAAG leadership couldn’t be clearer,” said O.H. Skinner...
