Campaigns & Elections

Worried about the increasingly unpleasant state of political debate these days, the foundations supporting presidential libraries across the country have called for a re-commitment to democracy.

Davenport city staff provided testimony, video and even voicemails painting a picture of the mistreatment staff suffered at the hands of Davenport Alderman Derek Cornette. City Council was receptive and removed him from office. But it's an open question whether the council can do that.

A new Fire Chief will soon take over in Bettendorf.

Davenport residents will have a lot of choices when they vote in the city primary election in October. Several races have four candidates, and one has five.

Rock Island County State’s Attorney, Dora Villarreal, will run for reelection next year.

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis competed for votes at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Saturday.

Mike Pence brought his campaign for president to Davenport on Thursday. The former vice president was the keynote speaker for the Scott County Republican Party's Lincoln Club luncheon.

Iowa State Representative Ken Croken is running for mayor of Davenport.

Mike Matson wants to continue serving as mayor of Davenport. Now in his second term, this week he announced he's running for re-election.

The mayor of Bettendorf wants to continue serving the city. Monday Bob Gallagher announced he's running for re-election in November.