Vernon Poe and Olson win Cedar Rapids City Council seats
Incumbent Vernon led in District 2 with 64 percent of the vote as Monica Vernon won a second four year term. Newcomer Scott Olson prevailed in District 4 with 50.37 percent, avoiding a runoff, while Ann Poe secured a Cedar Rapids at large victory. Paul Larson trailed in District 2.
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Olson
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Mathis Holds Iowa Senate Seat in Linn County Victory
Democrat Liz Mathis defeats Republican Cindy Golding in Iowa Senate District 18, securing the Linn County seat amid Linn County Auditor results. The district covers Marion Cedar Rapids Walford Fairfax Palo Hiawatha Robins Alburnett Center Point Walker and other communities. Mathis, 53, thanked supporters and leadership.
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Senate 18 results highlight partisan shifts and campaign vows
Jon Tack voters backed the Senate 18 race as Mathis pledged to go to the Capitol and fight for them daily. She promoted a five point plan to create Iowa jobs amid a 26 24 Democrat Senate edge and aimed to work with Republicans to advance proposals. Sue Dvorsky hailed the result as proof Democrats are the best move for Iowa, as Republicans widened gains statewide.
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Payne Wins In Iowa City Council Election With At Large Seat
Michelle Payne, 45, a MidAmerican Energy supervisor and Iowa City student, wins one of two at large council seats with 2 890 votes. Mayor Matt Hayek secures the other at large seat with 4 550 votes. District A sees Rick Dobyns over Steve Soboroff, while Jim Throgmorton is unopposed in District C. Local turnout runs 14.77 percent.
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