Brianne Pfannenstiel
Chief Political Reporter at Des Moines Register
Contributor at NBC News
Contributor at MSNBC
Senior National Campaign Correspondent at USA Today
Senior National Campaign Correspondent at USA Today
Chief Politics Reporter for @DMRegister and Senior National Campaign Correspondent for @USATODAY. [email protected].
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3 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Brianne Pfannenstiel
Des Moines School Board Chair Jackie Norris is "seriously considering" a run for U.S. Senate as a Democrat, potentially joining a growing field of contenders looking to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. "Our kids and families are stuck in the crosshairs of partisan politics," she said in a statement. "Depriving human beings access to critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP and treating people like bargaining chips is cruel.
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3 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Brianne Pfannenstiel
Republican Jim Carlin said he is running against U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst because she has failed to deliver on her famous "make 'em squeal" mantra. Carlin is a former state senator and the founder of the Iowa Liberty Network. Carlin previously ran unsuccessfully against Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in 2022. Iowa Republican Jim Carlin is launching a primary campaign against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen.
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3 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Brianne Pfannenstiel
Iowa Democrat Scott Brennan will no longer serve on the Rules and Bylaws Committee, which oversees the presidential nominating calendar. New Hampshire, which bucked the DNC's wishes and held an unsanctioned primary in 2024, gained a seat on the committee. Brennan left the door open to holding a rogue caucus in 2028 in the model of New Hampshire. First, Iowa lost its first-in-the-nation caucus status.
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3 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Brianne Pfannenstiel
Republican state Rep. Eddie Andrews formally launched a campaign for governor June 4. Andrews said he will focus on improving Iowa's education system, combating human trafficking and eliminating property taxes. On the use of eminent domain, Andrews said he is on the side of landowners. State Rep. Eddie Andrews has formally launched a campaign for governor, saying he hopes to build a "people-first," "ground-up" movement to create a new way forward for Iowa.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Brianne Pfannenstiel
Iowa state Rep. Eddie Andrews, a Republican, has filed paperwork to run for governor, and he has teased a "major announcement" from the Iowa Capitol on June 4. "Serving as your State Representative for District 43 has been an honor," Andrews wrote in an email promoting the event. "Together, we’ve made meaningful progress — advancing mental health care, strengthening education, and championing family-first policies that make Iowa stronger.
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