Demographic shifts widen Iowa rural urban political divide
Political analyst David Andersen notes older, less educated minorities in Iowa tilt conservative and amplify rural urban polarization. Voter turnout rose in 2018 compared with 2014 midterms, but registration changes across counties complicate predictions. Democrats struggle to win rural contests as past statewide wins fade since 2008, despite renewed rural outreach.
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Dems Face Urban Rural Split in Iowa Races
Political experts from the University of Northern Iowa note urban areas voting Democratic while rural counties remain conservative. In Iowa House races Democrats fell short of the 10 seats for a majority but won five Eastern Des Moines suburbs incumbents, signaling a growing urban rural divide and ongoing tailoring of strategies across districts.
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Urban growth may shift Iowa voting patterns amid rural declines
An analysis of Iowa voter data shows registration barely rose since 2014 while turnout surged in 2016, with urban counties gaining influence. Dallas County illustrates the trend as it grows rapidly and swing outcomes narrow GOP leads, prompting Democratic hopes for statewide wins as demographics shift.
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9th Circuit set for new rulings in Trump immigration cases
A three judge panel of the liberal leaning 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco rejected Trump’s bid to rescind DACA, adding to defeats on immigration and signaling potential review of Keystone XL pipeline impacts. The court, with 16 Democratic appointees and seven Republican appointees, looms in future administration appeals as Trump weighs options.
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