Joni Ernst

The retirements of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa have had ripple effects throughout Tuesday’s state primary, creating competitive nomination contests to replace them and a chain reaction of open seats down the ballot

FILE - The Iowa Capitol building is viewed Jan. 7, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

By ROBERT YOON – Associated Press

11 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — The retirements of two of Iowa’s most prominent Republican officeholders, Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, have had ripple effects throughout Tuesday’s state primary, creating competitive nomination contests to replace them and a chain reaction of open seats down the ballot.

The winners will compete in November’s critical midterm elections, in which Iowa’s U.S. Senate and House seats could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers. The next governor could also play a pivotal role in the 2028 election, given the state’s long history of making or breaking presidential hopefuls.

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When do polls close?

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What’s on the ballot?

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Who gets to vote?

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How many voters are there?

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How many people actually vote?

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How much of the vote is cast early or by absentee ballot?

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When are early and absentee votes released?

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How long does vote-counting usually take?

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When will the AP declare a winner?

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How do recounts work?

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Are we there yet?

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