Let's Do This: Another Huge Special Election Result for Democrats in Iowa Changes the 2026 Electoral Landscape

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Back on January 28, in the special election for Iowa's 35th Senate district, the Democratic candidate won 52%-48% in a district that Donald Trump won 60%-39%. This shift of 25 points allowed Democrat Mike Zimmer, a former public school principal, to turn a deep red seat blue.

Now this week, on Tuesday, March 11, in the sp…