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Iowa District 16 Faces Crucial Senate Election Tuesday

12/29/2025

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Voters in Iowa's District 16 will select a new state senator in a special election on Tuesday, following the death of Claire Celsi.
Democrat Renee Hardman and Republican Lucas Loftin are the candidates vying for the position.
The Iowa state Senate currently has a Republican majority of 33-16, just one seat short of a supermajority.
Polls will close at 8 p.m. local time, with nearly 45,000 registered voters in the district.
The Associated Press will report results and declare a winner, noting that recounts may occur under specific conditions.

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Voters in Iowa's District 16 will select a new state senator in a special election on Tuesday, following the death of Claire Celsi.
Democrat Renee Hardman and Republican Lucas Loftin are the candidates vying for the position.
The Iowa state Senate currently has a Republican majority of 33-16, just one seat short of a supermajority.
Polls will close at 8 p.m. local time, with nearly 45,000 registered voters in the district.
The Associated Press will report results and declare a winner, noting that recounts may occur under specific conditions.