Politics

Fight Over the Ground Game in Iowa Could Swing the Senate

Absentee Battle

Democrats have long dominated at pounding the pavement in the Hawkeye State. But Republicans are scrambling to catch up this year—and the victor could win control of the U.S. Senate.

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In a swing state like Iowa, it’s never easy to predict which political party will win an election. But for over a decade, one thing has been a gimme: Democrats will have a much better ground game than Republicans.

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