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Political Soapbox has long been a tradition at the Iowa State Fair, providing a platform for candidates to connect with voters in an informal setting.

Here are the key voting dates/deadlines for Iowa's primary elections on June 2, 2026. What is the voter registration deadline? In-person: June 2, 2026 By mail: Postmarked by May 18, 2026 Online: May 18, 2026 What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline? In-person: May 18, 2026 By mail: Received by May 18, 2026 What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline? In-person: June 2, 2026 By mail: Received by June 2, 2026 Is early voting available to all voters? Yes Wha

Important 2025 election information for Polk County, Iowa. Oct. 15 Early voting starts in Polk County at their NEW location : Polk County...

Voting on big, ugly budget bill targeted for this weekend

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Remaining CDC employees protest, call for RFK Jr.'s Resignation The proposed cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the...

The federal budget reconciliation bill passed by the House and soon to be debated in the U.S. Senate would be death by a 1,000 cuts to...

Marsha Ternus encourages members to oppose efforts by the administration to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which will...