Denton's Election Briefing 2024
Please find our review of last night’s election, including Topline Election Takeaways, Federal results as of Wednesday morning, Iowa Statehouse results, and information on potential recounts in Iowa.
On Saturday, November 2nd, Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register released their final Iowa Poll before the election, which showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 3%. This poll by one of the most widely respected pollsters set off a wave of speculation that Democrats could have a surprise victory in Iowa, winning its six electoral votes and making gains in the statehouse. That did not happen. Instead, a red wave swept the country as Republicans outpaced polls in Iowa and across the Nation.
As of Wednesday morning, Republicans have won the Presidency and taken control of the U.S. Senate, though control of the U.S. House of Representatives remains too close to call. In Iowa, Republicans made gains in both chambers. We anticipate that House and Senate caucuses will convene shortly after the election to make leadership decisions for the 91st General Assembly, as well as to determine Committee Chairs and committee assignments.