Kurth Declared Winner in Iowa House Race

Democratic incumbent Rep. Monica Kurth has successfully retained her seat in Iowa House District 98 after a recount confirmed her 45-vote lead over Republican Nathan Ramker. Ramker conceded following the recount but expressed intentions to run again in 2026, while Kurth plans to prioritize education and energy policy in her upcoming term. Additionally, a recount is ongoing in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, where Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks currently leads Christina Bohannan by approximately 800 votes. In Mahaska County, Miller-Meeks gained five votes during the recount process, which involved a three-person panel overseeing the counting of around 11,000 ballots. Meanwhile, the Minnesota House will remain tied at 67-67 after a recount in District 14B upheld Rep. Dan Wolgamott's lead, with minor changes that did not affect the outcome. The recounts in both states highlight the integrity and thoroughness of the electoral process amidst closely contested races.