Summary
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for the Iowa state Senate, preventing Republicans from gaining a supermajority. Hardman will represent parts of the Des Moines suburbs and is the first Black woman elected to the Iowa Senate.
Key Facts
- Renee Hardman is a Democrat elected to the Iowa state Senate.
- The election was a special one because the previous Senator, Claire Celsi, passed away in October.
- Hardman defeated Republican Lucas Loftin to win her seat.
- Her win stops Republicans from having two-thirds control of the Iowa Senate.
- Hardman is the CEO of the nonprofit Lutheran Services of Iowa.
- She also serves on the West Des Moines City Council.
- She is the first Black woman elected to the 50-member Iowa Senate.
