Election Results So Far: Iowa
As of 1:00 AM CST, the following results have been reported for the 2023 Iowa special elections:
- Iowa Senate District 38
- Democrat Zach Wahls: 5,244
- Republican Chris Cournoyer: 4,263
- Iowa House District 59
- Republican Brian Lohse: 5,546
- Democrat Megan Srinivas: 4,634
These results are still preliminary and may change as more votes are counted.
These special elections were held to fill vacancies left by the resignations of former Senator Herman Quirmbach, a Democrat, and former Representative John Wills, a Republican.
The Iowa Senate is currently controlled by Republicans, who hold a 32-19 majority. The Iowa House is currently controlled by Democrats, who hold a 53-47 majority.
The results of these special elections could have implications for the balance of power in the Iowa legislature. If Wahls wins in Senate District 38, Democrats would gain a seat and reduce the Republican majority to 31-20. If Lohse wins in House District 59, Republicans would gain a seat and reduce the Democratic majority to 52-48.
These special elections are also being closely watched as a test of voter sentiment ahead of the 2024 general election. The results could provide clues about the political landscape in Iowa and the potential for Democratic and Republican gains in next year’s elections.
The AI has provided us with the news.
I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response.
Please search for “election results so far” which is rapidly rising on Google Trends US-IA and explain in detail. Answers should be in English.
156