The state now has a new way of verifying its voter rolls and changes to how Iowa's recounts are conducted. Two new election laws went into effect July 1.Despit

It's a decision that surprised some political observers who had expected Bird to jump into the Republican primary to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is not seeking the governor’s seat but is instead running for re-election for Iowa Attorney General in 2026. In a

The Iowa Secretary of State's Office has announced a new director of elections. Bailey Kelley, who has been on Secretary Paul Pate's staff for two years, will take on the role, according to a Wednesday announcement. She was chosen after a nationwide search was conducted.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is not running for governor Wednesday, the Des Moines Register reports. However, Bird does plan to run for re-election for Attorney General in 2026.

Brenna Bird announces re-election campaign for Iowa attorney general, opts against gubernatorial bid ‘Farmers are forced to pay thousands to clear rubbish dumped on our land. It’s hideously unfair’

Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird reportedly will not run for governor in 2026, The Des Moines Register reported. Bird told the newspaper in a statement she plans to run a "fierce re-election campaign" for attorney general and still has "more work to do.

STORM LAKE, Iowa (KTIV) - Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand visited Buena Vista County Wednesday afternoon for a town hall to speak with locals ahead of the upcoming election for Iowa’s next governor.

Bailey Kelley, who most recently served as deputy director of elections in Pate’s office, was chosen following a nationwide search, Pate said in a news release. Kelley worked in elections in Johnson County before joining the Secretary of State's Office.