Iowa Capital Dispatch
08/11/2026 16:08

Commentary: Iowa Down Ballot: Election recap, Iowa’s wave, divided government, what about Grassley?

Iowa Democrats celebrated races being called in other states for Democratic candidates while waiting for their own state's results at an Election Night watch party at the Iowa Historical Building and Museum Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Iowa Down Ballot 11/7/26 by Iowa Writers Collaborative

Get the lowdown on what happened on Election Day from our crack team of Kathie Obradovich, Laura Belin, and Eric Woolson.

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Mopping up the midterms: Kathie Obradovich, Laura Belin and Eric Woolson break down the blue wave in Iowa, consequences of divided government, record turnout, Rob Sand going viral,  Sen. Chuck Grassley’s status and more. View or listen here.

Iowa Down Ballot will take a break next week but we plan to be back Nov. 21.

The Iowa Down Ballot Podcast is a production of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative. Thanks for sticking with us through this never-ending campaign — but there’s more to come! Please consider a paid subscription today to help us cover production costs, or moving up to the benefactor level — or sending a gift subscription to a friend — if you’re already a paid subscriber. And please spread the word to friends who might enjoy the podcast. Thanks!
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