A progressive wave swept across the Des Moines suburbs in high-profile school board races on Nov. 7 as voters rejected conservative-endorsed candidates. Left-leaning activists say they are both elated and relieved. They view the results as a repudiation of the Republican-controlled Legislature's sweeping changes in education law. Republicans, however, are quick to note that the results came in a low turnout election. The results were mixed in the 2021 school board elections, fought against a backdrop of COVID-19 school policies and controversy over how racial issues should be taught. Conservatives swept in Ankeny and Johnston that year, but they were shut out in Waukee. But the unofficial 2023 results were an unambiguous win for Democrats and progressive groups in the Des Moines metro, central Iowa and elsewhere in the state. Democratic-backed slates were victorious in districts such as Johnston, Ankeny and West Des Moines. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Election...