Democrat Renee Hardman has been elected to the Iowa state Senate in a special election, denying Republicans’ bid to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber.

Hardman bested Republican Lucas Loftin by an overwhelming margin to win a seat representing parts of the Des Moines suburbs. The seat became vacant after the Oct. 6 death of state Sen. Claire Celsi, a Democrat.

Hardman, the CEO of nonprofit Lutheran Services of Iowa and a member of the West Des Moines City Council, becomes the first Black woman elected to the 50-member Senate.

  • nkat2112@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 month ago

    This is excellent news!

    becomes the first Black woman elected to the 50-member Senate.

    And groundbreaking! Nice! Thank you for sharing, OP.