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Governor sets date for special election in eastern Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds set January 28 for a special Senate election in Clinton Scott and Jackson counties after Cournoyer’s move to lieutenant governor. Filing closes January 14 with candidates allowed via party convention or signatures. Mike Zimmer plans Democratic run to champion eastern Iowa schools amid tight race dynamics. Absentee voting begins up to 20 days before the election. Polls open 7 am to 8 pm. Republican David Troester won the seat previously, and Clinton County will see a new auditor. The piece also covers a sweepstakes scam alert from Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, recounting a $16,340.18 up-front payment scam and tips to spot such fraud.
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