Black candidates secure election victories across Iowa: Here’s who won
From the Iowa Legislature to county offices, Black candidates won races in the Nov. 3 election. Here are the winners and the communities they'll represent.
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Sergeant says in deposition he was told use-of-force reports weren’t required during 2020 George Floyd Protests in Des Moines
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Black Iowa News sent candidate questionnaires to 200+ email addresses on the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. We received seven responses.
Republican Ronald Langston wants to bring his extensive public and private sector expertise to Iowa Senate District 17
Republican Ronald Langston is running for Iowa Senate District 17 in Des Moines. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa agriculture secretary candidate Chris Jones would advocate for ‘environmental justice’ and farming opportunities for Black Iowans
Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa’s 2nd Congressional district candidate Lindsay James is ‘committed to defending civil rights and voting rights’
Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa State Treasurer Candidate John Norwood says he will ‘follow the money’ to make costs and outcomes more apparent, improve lives, save taxpayers money
Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa House District 91 Candidate Mark Divitt says he’d require police departments and courts to publish traffic stops, arrests and sentences by race
Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa Election Night 2026: Results, Key Races — Democrat Rob Sand is Iowa’s new governor
The long-awaited Midterm 2026 Elections are over. Check out Black Iowa News for the unofficial results.
From Tax Bill to Tainted Waters: Why Mari Jo Mentzer is running for Iowa House District 15
Concerns about Iowa's water quality, rising cancer rates and high taxes have prompted a woman from Missouri Valley, Iowa, to run as an independent for Iowa House District 15. The election is Nov. 3.
Sergeant says in deposition he was told use-of-force reports weren’t required during 2020 George Floyd Protests in Des Moines
ANALYSIS: Jacob Hedlund, now a Des Moines police sergeant, filed more use-of-force reports than any other officer during the 2020 protests, according to testimony obtained by Just Voices, a Des Moines nonprofit.
One week to go until the Nov. 3 Election: Here’s what seven Iowa candidates say they’ll do for Black Iowans if elected
Black Iowa News sent candidate questionnaires to 200+ email addresses on the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list. We received seven responses.
Republican Ronald Langston wants to bring his extensive public and private sector expertise to Iowa Senate District 17
Republican Ronald Langston is running for Iowa Senate District 17 in Des Moines. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa agriculture secretary candidate Chris Jones would advocate for ‘environmental justice’ and farming opportunities for Black Iowans
Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa’s 2nd Congressional district candidate Lindsay James is ‘committed to defending civil rights and voting rights’
Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa State Treasurer Candidate John Norwood says he will ‘follow the money’ to make costs and outcomes more apparent, improve lives, save taxpayers money
Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.
Iowa House District 91 Candidate Mark Divitt says he’d require police departments and courts to publish traffic stops, arrests and sentences by race
Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.