Democrats flip four Des Moines seats
Democrats successfully flipped four Republican-held Des Moines metro seats in the recent Iowa House elections. Several incumbents also successfully defended their districts amidst tight races across central Iowa.
Democrats flipped four Republican-held Des Moines metro seats in the United States state legislature during the midterm elections, cutting into the GOP's legislative majority. The turnover marks a competitive shift across central districts where affordability and education funding dominated voter concerns. Republicans previously held a 66-seat majority in the Iowa House of Representatives heading into the Tuesday vote.
