Historic year for Iowa women in state and national politics
Iowa sees a surge in women candidates across offices from the statehouse to Congress. Leaders note the trend reflects national waves and trailblazers like Ernst Reynolds and Clinton, with MeToo and party training boosting female participation and expectations for 2020 and 2022 gains.
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Iowa
Linda Upmeyer
Clear Lake
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GOP
Joni Ernst
U.S. Senate
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China
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
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Ernst
Bystrom
Anderson
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Ju SlosiarelyThe Gazette
Reynolds fires Iowa Finance Authority director over harassment claims
Gov. Reynolds terminated James Jamison, head of the Iowa Finance Authority since 2011, over credible sexual harassment allegations. Carolann Jensen was named interim director. Jamison previously served as Stacy County treasurer and led state and national tax and housing groups. His 2022 gross salary was 131,391.
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Carolann Jensen
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Iowa State County Treasurer Association
National Association of County Collectors
National Council of State Housing Agencies Board of Directors
James.lynch
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