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BREAKING: Driscoll wins Senate District 46
WASHINGTON – With all involved Washington, Johnson and Iowa County precincts reporting, State Sen. Dawn Driscoll has won the race for State Senate Dist. 46, in a 14,798-12,597 unofficial final tally, set for approval by respective county supervisors in the coming weeks.
The Republican’s campaign promises of a heartbeat abortion bill, lower taxes and school choice won over voters in the rural, conservative-leaning district, where her status as a top recipient of Republican Party ad purchases helped spread a message to the base.
Driscoll’s victory ousts Democratic Sen. Kevin Kinney, who had a home field advantage after redistricting, but whose campaign message of centrism was lost on many of the red-leaning constituents in the newly drawn district.
Comments: Kalen.McCain@southeastiowaunion.com
A room full of voters in a Washington County precinct casts ballots in the 2022 midterm general election (Kalen McCain/The Union)
State Sens. Kevin Kinney (left) and Dawn Driscoll (right) answer questions in front of an audience and set of cameras. The two incumbents were thrown into the same race when Iowa’s legislative districts were redrawn last session. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
