Democrat Mike Zimmer secured victory in the Iowa State Senate District 35 special election, overcoming a significant Republican advantage in the traditionally conservative district. Zimmer, a retired educator and school board president, defeated Republican Katie Whittington with nearly 52% of the vote. This win narrows the Republican majority in the State Senate to 34-16. The election, spurred by the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer, saw a robust Democratic turnout.
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Mike Zimmer, a Democrat, has won the Iowa Senate District 35 special election, defeating Republican Katie Whittington with 4,812 votes to 4,473. This victory fills the vacancy left by Republican Chris Cournoyer, who resigned to become Iowa’s lieutenant governor. The district encompasses Clinton, Jackson, and Scott counties. Zimmer’s platform emphasizes improved education funding, minimum wage increases, and Highway 30 expansion.
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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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