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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., 11/6/18 – General Election Day

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November 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Democrats in Iowa seek to regain some power in Tuesday’s midterms after back-to-back elections that have seen the traditionally centrist state take a sharp turn to the right. But Republicans are hoping to fend off challengers in several elections to maintain their control of the governor’s office, the Legislature and the congressional delegation.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The general election Tuesday pits a sitting Republican governor who takes credit for a healthy economy with low unemployment against a wealthy Democratic challenger who insists Iowans need better health care and a government that works for everyone. Given Iowa’s tendency to support incumbents, Gov. Kim Reynolds believed she’d have an advantage when she rose to the office from lieutenant governor. Polls, however, have indicated Reynolds has struggled to pull ahead of businessman Fred Hubbell.

CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — A single mother from the small Iowa community of Redfield has claimed her share of a nearly $700 million Powerball prize. Iowa Lottery officials confirmed Monday that Lerynne West was one of two winners of a $688 million jackpot drawn Oct. 27. She’ll share the prize with someone who bought the other winning ticket in New York City. West opted for the cash option, which will pay her an immediate $198.1 million, minus taxes.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Major party candidates for Iowa governor are making one last quick tour of the state to rally support in an extremely tight race. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds will fly around the state holding rallies at eight airports before ending with a final stop alongside controversial U.S. Rep. Steve King. Democrat Fred Hubbell and his running mate state Sen. Rita Hart have seven stops planned as they continue to drive around the state before ending their day at an election rally in Des Moines.