Early and absentee voting for city council and school boards in Iowa begins Oct. 15. What else you need to know about voting in our complete guide.

Former U.S. Rep. Rod Blum is suspending his campaign for the Republican nomination in Iowa's open 2nd Congressional District race, he said Oct. 13.

From voter registration deadlines to who's on the ballot, here's what Iowa voters need to know as Election Day approaches.

In Iowa, school bond issues — basically, loans that schools take out for set periods of time (typically for 20 years) — require a supermajority of 60 percent approval to pass. In approving a bond issue, voters in the district agree to repay the loan, with interest, through their property taxes.

ODEBOLDT, Iowa (KTIV) - Two candidates have announced their campaign for Iowa House District 7 after Rep. Mike Sexton announced his resignation from the House last month. Republican Wendy Larson, a small business owner, announced her candidacy for the Iowa House of Representatives District 7.

Ernst, who will not seek re-election next year, held her final Roast and Ride fundraiser Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds

Dubuque voters cast their ballots Tuesday to choose the candidates for the mayoral and city council seats who will advance to the November elections.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a special election to fill the seat of late Democratic Senator Claire Celsi, who died from health complications earlier this week.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has called a special election for West Des Moines-based Iowa Senate District 16, following the death of Sen. Claire Celsi.

The primary election includes races for Wards 3, 5 and 7, along with Davenport mayor. Plus, the results of Burlington's primary city council race.

The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 off the Powerball.