Returns, Returns, We Got Returns

Returns, Returns, We Got Returns

Amazingly, the normally lame Gazette site has the best comprehensive roundup of eastern Iowa school results. Moustly routine - sad to see all the uncontested races. But in skimming I picked up a few anomalies.

Incumbents knocked off in Muscatine and West Liberty, and a few other small spots beyond my radar screen

A three vote squeaker in Mid-Prairie

Though we couldn't do it in Iowa City, Write-ins beat ballot-listed incumbents in Keota and Belle Plaine

Postville votes no on money

In Solon, last year's stealth candidate David Asprey wins; he was one of the leaders of attempt to remove some gay-friendly books. Just in passing - literally, driving through town - it looks like he and incumbent Ben Pardini shared support or at least yard sign spots. Laura Reed, who had progressive support, came close. At least this time it looks like Asprey's supporters, who nearly defeated a funding measure last year, got behind the instructional support levy which passed easily. Turnout was down a notch - 19%, from last year's 25%. (Iowa City was at a whopping 3%.)

Nationally, Political Wire has a good roundup of yesterday's primaries.