As snow falls and temperatures drop in Polk County, two candidates are getting ready for the state's final election of 2025.

Democrat Renee Hardman and Republican Lucas Loftin are competing in a special election for Iowa Senate District 16 , which includes parts of West Des Moines, Clive and Windsor Heights.

Gov. Kim Reynolds set the election for Dec. 30 following the death of Sen. Claire Celsi, D-West Des Moines, in October. Early voting has begun starting Wednesday, Dec. 10.

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