Iowa's vote in midterms may help determine balance of power in Congress

NPR | By Natalie Krebs

Published October 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM MDT

Iowa Public Radio's Natalie Krebs reports on how Iowa - a state that reliably votes Republican for president - has some competitive races for Republicans in November, which could help determine the balance of power in Congress.

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