Iowa Democrats achieved a major upset in a special election, flipping a Republican state Senate seat and ending the GOP's supermajority. Catelin Drey won with 55% of the vote, defeating Republican Christopher Prosch. This victory gives Democrats 17 Senate seats, compared to the Republicans' 33. The win is significant, as the district had voted for Trump in the previous election. This follows other Democratic special election wins this year, highlighting a possible shift in the state's political landscape.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.