Politics WATCH: Renee Hardman, West Des Moines city councilwoman, running for Iowa Senate Iowa Production Staff October 30, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Renee Hardman of West Des Moines is a Democrat running in the December special election to fill a state Senate seat. The vacancy was left following the death of Democrat state Sen. Claire Celsi. The special election is December 30. Popular Things To Do 11 best spring & summer festivals in Iowa in 2026 History Evelyn K. Davis’ legacy of helping working-class Iowans Labor 2 new Iowa bills to lower grocery prices: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for Feb. 12, 2026 Politics Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Nunn back bill that could make it harder for married women to vote Politics WATCH: Iowan confronts GOP lawmakers for worsening workforce shortages Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Politics WATCH: Iowan confronts GOP lawmakers for worsening workforce shortages Politics WATCH: Iowa Mennonites hold ‘Sing Down the Doors at Target’ protests against ICE Politics WATCH: Waukee and Trailridge students walk out to protest Trump administration, ICE Politics WATCH: Iowa Republicans are moving a bill to limit students’ access to libraries Politics WATCH: Iowans rip bill that would worsen health care worker shortages
