AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIowa Election Day: Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as Iowans vote in a tight U.S. Senate race between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek, plus the governor’s contest between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand. The state’s three House races are also drawing national attention. Iowa had 1.86 million active registered voters on Nov. 1, with independents and Democrats gaining ground over the past month. Capitol Courts: A federal judge ordered Iowa officials to approve a Satanic Temple holiday event in the State Capitol rotunda, finding the group likely to succeed on its free-speech claim. Attorney General Brenna Bird’s office says the state plans to appeal. Energy: Alliant Energy is set to receive $5.1 billion in federal loans for natural-gas and energy-storage projects in Iowa and Wisconsin. Supporters say the funding will improve reliability and curb costs; environmental groups warn the fossil-fuel investment could hinder emissions cuts. On the Court: Iowa’s women opened their season with a 73-45 win over Towson, while Iowa State fell 80-76 to Memphis.
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