SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The report of Joni Ernst's potential decision not to run for re-election has Iowa in the national spotlight, just days after Iowa's Senate District 1 special election grabbed headlines.

KCAU 9 caught up with Senator-elect Catelin Drey on Friday. She said several national outlets have reached out to her, and even former President Barack Obama mentioned her win.

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Drey said that the democratic party is looking for a sign of hope. However, she will foc

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