Nikoel Hytrek

Iowa voters are increasingly bothered by Iowa's near-total abortion ban and candidates hear it a lot when door knocking.

State Rep. Bill Gustoff, a Republican who represents part of the eastern Des Moines metro, spent years lobbying and advocating for private school vouchers.

While many people throughout Iowa State Rep. Eddie Andrews' suburban district say they've heard the legislator present himself as more of a moderate Republican, his voting record tells a different story.

By Nikoel Hytrek October 20, 2024 Tim Walz returned to his home state, and a district which could help decide the 2024 election. Voters welcomed him with open arms.

With Iowa's abortion ban in effect and the threat of a national abortion ban at the federal level, volunteers are using their free time to talk to voters about reproductive rights and how to protect them.

Iowa's abortion ban has changed the way Iowans are getting care three months after it took effect.

Right-wing plans for a second Trump administration would put vital, life-saving weather warnings behind paywalls and weaken the agencies who send them out in the first place.

With all precincts reporting in the district, Andrews has won by 649 votes (9,594 to 8,945). The incumbent beat Democratic candidate Tiara Mays-Sims by 50.92% to 47.74% and maintained Republican control of House District 43.