Iowa held primaries for state legislative offices on Tuesday. Polls closed at 8 p.m.
The race and the stakes
Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, running for reelection to a second full term in the governor's office, is not facing a primary opponent and will easily secure her party's nomination.
During the general election, she'll face 35-year-old Democratic activist Deidre DeJear, who previously ran for secretary of state in 2018. Reynolds is heavily favored by election forecasters to win reelection in Iowa, which has trended more safely Republican in recent years.
Iowa Attorney General Thomas Miller, state Auditor Rob Sand, and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald — all Democrats — are also all up for reelection this year.
The only state office that had a competitive primary election was the Democratic race for secretary of state, the state's chief election official.
Linn County Auditor Joel Miller defeated Clinton County Auditor Eric Van Lancker. Miller will face Republican Secretary of State Paul Pate in November.
Iowa also held primaries for its state Senate and House on Tuesday. Republicans currently control the state Senate 32-18, and hold 60 out of 100 seats in the state House of Representatives.
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