Campaigns & Elections

Incumbents were the winners in Tuesday's Democratic primary election in Rock Island County.

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A Bettendorf woman is making her second run for the Iowa legislature. Democrat Marie Gleason has announced she's running for a seat in the Iowa House from District 94 which includes Bettendorf, Riverdale, Panorama Park, and Pleasant Valley Township.

Two Republicans are competing for the chance to challenge Illinois Democratic  Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in the fall. 

Candidates for offices in Rock Island County will be chosen Tuesday during the Illinois primary election. Polls will be open from 6 am until 7 pm.

The Iowa Democratic Party is ramping up its efforts to defeat Republican US Senator Joni Ernst in November. This week, it began a statewide tour focusing on health care, and what it calls her "disastrous record." 

At least three candidates will run in the June primary election to succeed Iowa Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack. Tuesday Democrat Rita Hart from Wheatland filed her petitions and other documents to qualify for the ballot.

Five candidates are vying to become the Republican nominee to run against incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin in November.

A Davenport attorney wants Scott County government to be more accessible and representative. On Thursday, Jazmin Newton announced she's running for the board of supervisors. 

Tuesday, February 18th is the last day to register to vote in Illinois.