DES MOINES, Iowa -- Voters in Iowa State Senate District 1 have not elected a democrat to represent them since 2018, when it was District 7.

Catelin Drey is a first-time candidate who has been involved in state politics in the advocacy arena. Drey founded Moms For Iowa, a parent-led advocacy organization, and that is what propelled her to run in this special election.

"The Iowa Senate needs more moms. And as of last night, we got one more. I am a working parent, I am happily married to another working parent. And we know what it's like to try to raise a child in Iowa's economy right now," said State Senator-elect Drey (D).

The special election took place after incumbent State Senator Rocky De Witt died of cancer this last June.

Republican challenger Christopher Prosch was running again

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