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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Couple one, two people here tonight for this Rob Sand campaign event at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.

Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has called a special session to amend the state's economic development program for large business ventures. The move comes a day after the announcement that a company plans to build the largest-ever steel plant in the U.S. in SE Iowa.

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Keyboard smoking to get the update posted, but flagging this nugget in the meantime:

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The Republican and Democratic candidates for Iowa Lieutenant Governor, as submitted by their respective campaigns.

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Picking this totally random moment to point out that last year Iowa statehouse Republicans changed the threshold for recounts in statewide elections to a 0.15% margin.

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Some of those outlets that are farther ahead, like AP, have this thing tightening up big-time. I may need to start thinking about which East Village spot opens for breakfast first.

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We have passed the 2/3 mark for statewide results from the Iowa Secretary of State's Office, and Zach Lahn leads Randy Feenstra by more than 4,000 votes now, 38.1% to 35.2%.

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

There are sites and outlets out there publishing results faster/farther ahead, but the Iowa Secretary of State results are almost halfway, and Lahn leads Feenstra by just more than 3,000 votes, and both are above 35%.

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The crowd beginning to file in for President Donald Trump’s event today in suburban Des Moines. Trump is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. Was already a significant protest presence outside the venue a short while ago. Some reading prep while you wait: www.thegazette.com/nation-world...

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Who wore it better? Join us for holiday merriment and our review of a momentous year in Iowa politics and government on the latest episode of the On Iowa Politics podcast. #ChristmasVacation #jellyofthemonthclub #wheresthetylenol #4alarmholidayemergency www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-poli...

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Watch the latest On Iowa Politics podcast, and when I ... um ... say the thing, tell me which fellow podcaster your reaction most closely matched. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVN...

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The very first On Iowa Politics Podcast Interview is live! In my 1:1 chat with Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, we discuss his decision to not run for governor, whether he'll ever run for Grandpa's seat, what it's like being Speaker, and so much more. www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-poli...

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst and U.S. Sec. of Homeland Security Kristi Noem arrive at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for Ernst’s annual Roast and Ride fundraiser.

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Moving words. Powerful images. Local journalism. Read it. h/t ✍️ Grace King and 📸 Elizabeth Wood www.thegazette.com/news/familie...

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

This makes me so happy. Thanks, @thegazette.com readers, you beautiful, magnificent nerds. You're the absolute best. #ialegis #diddidntlist #civicengagement #bestreaders

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

#ialegis Sen. David Rowley playing “Here comes the sun” as lawmakers wait in Thursday morning’s wee hours for the final deals that will end the 2025 session. (And if we’re here much longer, it will.)

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

#StPatricksDay listening while writing. Headed to @thevarsitydsm.bsky.social tonight to watch. Happy St. Patty’s, all.

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Protestors have filled the Iowa Capitol for a second time this week - and it appears there are many more this time - as Republican state lawmakers prepare to debate and presumably pass legislation that would remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. #ialegis

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Protestors fill the Iowa Capitol rotunda, chant “Trans rights are human rights” just before lawmakers will consider legislation that would remove gender identity from Iowa’s Civil Rights Act. #ialegis

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Erin Murphy @erindmurphy.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A bill to institute a new 5-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa will not advance this year, an Iowa Senate Republican leader just announced. #ialegis The state Racing and Gaming Commission is poised to rule Thursday on a proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids.

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