🏛️ Structure of Iowa State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Kim Reynolds).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor of State, and Secretary of Agriculture.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Iowa General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (100 members) and the Senate (50 members).
Iowa House of Representatives Website
Iowa State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Iowa Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals and District Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Iowa Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Iowa Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Iowa
Agricultural Policy and Water Quality
Education Reform and Teacher Pay
Renewable Energy and Environmental Conservation
Rural Healthcare Access
Economic Development and Workforce Training
Infrastructure and Broadband Expansion
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Iowa: Encourages informed and active civic participation.
Iowa Environmental Council: Advocates for clean water, air, and sustainable energy.
Common Good Iowa: Focused on economic and social justice advocacy.
📰 Stay Informed
Des Moines Register: Covers statewide politics and government.
Iowa Public Radio (IPR): Nonprofit reporting on state government and policy.
Iowa Capital Dispatch: In-depth coverage of Iowa state politics.
📚 Educational Resources
Iowa State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.
Iowa State Archives Website
BallotPedia Iowa: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Iowa
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.