Abby Finkenauer
Elesha Gayman, Democratic chairwoman in Scott County, Iowa, stands outside her office, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Davenport, Iowa. Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race last year might have ignited a rally from Democrats whose six-vote loss was the narrowest for any U.S. House seat in almost 40 years. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
'Past the point of no return'? Iowa Dems feel hopes fading

By Thomas Beaumont Jun. 01, 2021 12:03 AM EDT

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed Iowans during her weekly press conference on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Johnston, Iowa, where she provided updates on the COVID-19 vaccination efforts. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)
Iowa cancels plans for Microsoft-based vaccine registration

By David Pitt Feb. 17, 2021 04:24 PM EST

Jasper County Republican Party chairman Thad Nearmyer stands on his farm, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, near Monroe, Iowa. "It's the Trump factor," Nearmyer said about how Democrats lost House seats. "People were super excited to vote for the president." (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
How Democrats came up short in bid to expand House majority

By Will Weissert And Thomas Beaumont Nov. 23, 2020 12:07 AM EST

Ashley Hinson speaks with journalists after her win in Iowa's 1st Congressional District race at her Cedar Rapids, Iowa, campaign office on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Republican Hinson defeated first-term incumbent Democrat Abby Finkenauer. (Liz Martin/The Gazette via AP)
GOP congresswoman-elect from Iowa says she has COVID-19

By Ryan J. Foley Nov. 12, 2020 12:12 PM EST

Protesters hold signs during an Arizona Republican Party news conference, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Presidential election exposes America's 'perilous' divides

By Steve Peoples Nov. 06, 2020 01:05 AM EST

Protesters hold signs during an Arizona Republican Party news conference, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Presidential election exposes America's 'perilous' divides

By Steve Peoples Nov. 05, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla., speaks during a news conference about COVID-19, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Dems head toward House control, but GOP picks off seats

By Alan Fram And Matthew Daly Nov. 04, 2020 11:01 AM EST

FILE—Lauren Boebert, the Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Colorado's vast 3rd Congressional District, during a freedom cruise staged by her supporters Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Pueblo West, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
House Latest: GOP’s Hinson ousts US Rep. Finkenauer in Iowa

Nov. 04, 2020 09:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 3 2020 file photo Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, right, and Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, center, smile during a campaign rally at the University of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
News Guide: President Trump, Sen. Ernst win again in Iowa

By David Pitt Nov. 02, 2020 11:36 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: Iowa

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Des Moines Register. Nov 1, 2020 If you haven’t voted, Tuesday is your big day. Mask up. Cast a ballot. Then wash your hands. ...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting shutdown

By Andrew Taylor Sep. 22, 2020 09:10 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup:

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Des Moines Register. June 2, 2020. Intolerance and inaction will no longer be tolerated Can you hear us now? ...

Editorial Roundup:

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Des Moines Register. May 29, 2020. It’s foolish, unnecessary for Iowa lawmakers to return to the Capitol; they can do their business...

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2019, file photo, Illinois Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, speaks in Springfield, Ill. More Republican women than ever are seeking House seats this year after the 2018 election further diminished their limited ranks in Congress. But so far it appears that any gains this November could be modest. (AP Photo/John O'Connor, File)
More GOP women seeking office, but winning still in question

By Sara Burnett May. 31, 2020 07:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 14, 2020, file photo House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Republicans are brandishing the latest approach in their uphill fight for House control this November: battering moderate Democrats for backing a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill promising benefits for immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Virus, economy, Trump and cash hamper GOP's bid for House

By Alan Fram May. 23, 2020 10:34 AM EDT

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a press conference updating Iowan's on the status of COVID-19 cases, Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Johnston, Iowa. (Brian Powers/The Des Moines Register via AP, Pool)
Pressure mounting for Iowa stay-at-home order from governor

David Pitt And Ryan J. Foley Apr. 02, 2020 02:24 PM EDT