Iowa Democrats Flip Senate Seat, Signaling Potential Shift in 2026
Democrat Mike Zimmer secured victory in Iowa’s Senate District 35 special election, defeating Republican Kate Whittington with 52% of the vote. This win flips the seat previously held by now-Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer. Zimmer, a veteran educator, will serve until 2026, representing Clinton, Jackson, and Scott counties. While Republicans retain a 34-16 Senate majority, Democrats highlighted the win as a rejection of the current Republican agenda.
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