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Saturday, January 26, 2013  Harkin said it would allow a new generation of Democrats to seek higher office.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  One Des Moines voter says she's unfriended one person on Facebook over politics.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  The text of Iowa Governor Chet Culver's final State of the State address

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  We want to know if you pay attention to the political scene. KTVO's Kisha Henry hit the streets to find out.

Friday, June 25, 2010  Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks made a campaign stop in Ottumwa on Friday morning and received a strong endorsement.

Friday, May 21, 2010  As the primary election season continues to heat up, KTVO is speaking with candidates of both parties regarding their platforms.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Iowa's Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge made several stops in the Heartland on Wednesday as part of the Culver Administration's re-election campaign.

Monday, May 17, 2010  The former Iowa Governor campaigned in Ottumwa on Monday to win back his old job.

Sunday, May 09, 2010  Veterans and people serving in the military are drawing lots of attention from the candidates for governor.

Saturday, May 01, 2010  Iowa's Republican candidates for governor talked tough on immigration in their second campaign debate.

Sunday, March 28, 2010  Legislative leaders say they've given up on plans to adjourn and instead will try to finish their work Monday.

Saturday, March 27, 2010  The bill overhauls Iowa's system for issuing permits to carry concealed weapons.

Sunday, March 21, 2010  Iowa lawmakers appear on track to approve a $5.3 billion state budget and end this year's session this week.

Saturday, March 20, 2010  Our Fact Finder team has learned all of the state's U.S. Congressional Representatives will face a challenger in this election cycle.

Sunday, March 14, 2010  Lawmakers will begin crafting final spending bills this week and push to beat a March 31 deadline to adjourn.