Iowa midterms poised for shake-up as key seats open amid growing polarization

Iowa midterms poised for shake-up as key seats open amid growing polarization

For 28 years, Andy McKean was a fixture in the Iowa legislature and its longest-serving Republican serving in the House and the Senate. In 2019, as Iowa voters shifted further right, McKean switched to the Democratic Party — an uncommon move that surprised colleagues and constituents.He said his decision was driven by concerns about the party’s direction during President Donald Trump’s first term, particularly what he saw as a shift further to t…