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DES MOINES, Iowa — Attorney General Brenna Bird is the first Republican to serve in that office since 1979 and she is defending her seat this November against Democratic challenger Nate Willems. Both candidates running for Iowa's top law enforcement position say they're the best candidate for the job. While Willems…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Attorney General Brenna Bird is the first Republican to serve in that office since 1979 and she is defending her seat this November against Democratic challenger Nate Willems. Both candidates running for Iowa's top law enforcement position say they're the best candidate for the job. While Willems…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Polk County Sheriff’s Office wants people to be aware of a false flyer making rounds on social media. PCSO says the "Hide and Seek from the Police" event making rounds on social media is part of a nationwide hoax and is not affiliated with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies
WARREN COUNTY, Iowa — According to the Warren County Auditor's Office, more than one ballot has been mailed to over 600 voters, but election officials say Iowa's election results won't be impacted. On Friday, Warren County Auditor Kimberly Sheets identified 613 voters who received two ballots in the mail, instead of…
IOWA -- The Medicare open enrollment period is now open for 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription plans, and thousands of Iowans could see changes in the new year. Plans for more than 87,000 Iowans are being cancelled or discontinued, which means they'll have to find a new plan. Kristin Griffith with the Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Local entrepreneur R.J. Hernandez joined WHO 13's Samantha Mesa to talk about his family's history, as well as the history of Mexicans making their way to Iowa and the important role they played in building the railroads across the state. They continued their conversation, diving deeper into the…
The Iowa State Cyclone men's basketball team has landed in the AP's Preseason Top 25. The poll was released Monday and lists Iowa State at No. 18. The Cyclones ended the 2024-2025 season with a 25-10 overall record and went 13-7 in the Big 12. Postseason play proved to be a disappointment after Iowa State,
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa's First Gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, has been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer. The announcement came Monday morning from Governor Reynolds and her husband. The news release issued by the governor's office said Mr. Reynolds was recovering from brain surgery during which a tumor was removed…
RINGGOLD COUNTY, Iowa -- A Diagonal volleyball coach is facing several charges for allegedly watching a baseball game while driving students to a volleyball match. According to a criminal complaint, on September 29, 56-year-old Jesse Cox was driving a Diagonal School District van that contained seven students. While…
Georgia's first-day turnout surged 40%, part of a broader early voting boom unfolding across key battleground states.
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa (AP) — Standing in the doorway of his home near the corn and soybean fields that blanket this stretch of northeast Iowa, Dave Roethler doesn't know what happened to the Donald Trump he supported during his first presidency. Trump did a “heck of a good job” back then, the 70-year-old school custodian
October started with a spotlight on Des Moines Public Schools' Central Campus. They welcomed the community to their expo to showcase all that they offer. It's a campus that can take kids from high school straight to a career. And it is benefiting more than just DMPS students. Central Campus and their 2026 Expo is
DES MOINES, Iowa -- This year's "Super El Niño" has made weather headlines across the country, and it could lead to a warm but snowy winter for central Iowa. First, let's talk about what El Niño is. El Niño, connected to the Southern Oscillation, refers to a weakening of the trade winds in the equatorial
If you want to be the best, you have to play the best. Ben McCollum and his staff put together a tough non-conference schedule. The Hawkeyes play Virginia Tech in Sioux City before taking on Creighton in Des Moines five days later. Later on, the Hawkeyes play Iowa State before going up against Alabama, a
The Iowa women's basketball team has a new offense this year. The offensive scheme includes four players on the perimeter and one player in the post. It's a big change, but Jan Jensen thinks it will pay off. "The challenging thing about this offense is it is a motion. I've said before, it's kind of
CARLISLE, Iowa -- A community-led recovery effort to help Carlisle businesses recover from the city's recent water emergency has raised $30,000 in just one week. Weeks ago, Carlisle went without water for days due to two broken water mains. The emergency forced some businesses to temporarily close or scale back…
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s shelters are packed with adoptable pups ready to snuggle up and watch some Sunday Football. The Dallas Cowboys (2-3) vs. Green Bay Packers (3-2) kickoff at 7:20 p.m. CT on Sunday on WHO 13. See who this week’s adoptable pup, Rocky, picks to win. More
A driver was airlifted to MercyOne North Iowa following a collision between a Toyota Camry and a semi-truck near Osage in Mitchell County on Saturday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city’s downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Tom Perri, also known as 'Pacer Tom,' has completed 314 marathons in the past seven years, all while battling stage four cancer. He is known as a 'pacer', someone who runs a specific pace while holding a sign with the amount of time they will complete the race in. This helps
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa (AP) — Standing in the doorway of his home near the corn and soybean fields that blanket this stretch of northeast Iowa, Dave Roethler doesn't know what happened to the Donald Trump he supported during his first presidency. Trump did a “heck of a good job” back then, the 70-year-old school custodian
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Hundreds of supporters came together in Des Moines Saturday night to raise money for type 1 diabetes research. This year, the annual Breakthrough T1D Hope Gala put a spotlight on one central Iowa family whose life changed following their daughter's diagnosis. Eight-year-old Kemper Moran was…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- One person was killed Saturday during a motorcycle crash on Des Moines' east side. The Des Moines Police Department says its Traffic Unit is on the scene of a fatal crash that happened along E. University Avenue between E. 25th Street and E. 26th Street before 9 p.m. on Saturday. Police
DES MOINES, Iowa-- Des Moines Public Schools held one of its largest fundraising events of the year, and some fun along the way. It was the seventh annual OneRun, raising money for schools within the district, Preschool-8th Grade. "I think this really demonstrates how much excitement and support there is for Des…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawmakers from…
One child and one adult were killed, Wichita police reported, without disclosing their ages.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- One occupant and two firefighters were injured overnight during a house fire in Des Moines' southside. The Des Moines Fire Department says its first unit was called to a home in the 2800 block of SW 12th Street around 11:50 p.m. Friday, arriving just four minutes after the fire was reported.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Slaughterhouse haunted attraction in downtown Des Moines has been scaring Iowans for 15 years. The underground haunted experience is featuring expanded scares this year, as well as more fun for everyone. Ian Von Slaughter, CEO of the Slaughterhouse, said this is their biggest year yet. "We have…
OSAGE, Iowa -- Officials say a fire that sparked at the Osage Co-Op could smolder for days. Just before 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, the Osage Fire Department posted on its Facebook page, advising residents to stay away from the Osage elevator because of a fire. Osage FD says multiple crews were at the scene and
FORT DODGE, Iowa -- This week at practice has looked the same as any other for St. Edmond head coach Matt Dillon. The only difference? It's his last week as a high school head coach, as he wraps up a 45 year career. Dillon got started in coaching as a 23-year-old at North Polk in
DES MOINES, Iowa -- My City, My Health is hosting an annual conference to bring the community together to talk about people's health. Executive Director Corey Dion Lewis says it's a day to bring people together to support each other with conversations about health. There will be healthcare professionals, advocates…
ANKENY, Iowa -- As Ankeny continues to grow, one local nonprofit says it is running out of room to keep up with the community's demand for arts programming. The Ankeny Art Center has announced plans for a new $4.5 million facility that would nearly double its current space, allowing the organization to expand its…
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DES MOINES, Iowa-- September's near-record rainfall destroyed part of the Des Moines Soapbox Derby Track, forcing the organization to cancel an upcoming race and ask the community for help. "If you don't have a track, you don't have a club," said Curtis Carroll, Vice President of the Greater Des Moines Soapbox Derby…
ELDORA, Iowa — Iowa Second District Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, was joined Friday by Iowa Senior U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley in a discussion of emergency communication in Hardin County. Hinson’s office recently announced an over $3 million grant to fund part of a new communication system for…
DES MOINES, Iowa-- The state is now getting involved after a months-long delay in property tax statements in Madison County. WHO 13 was first to report that all three local school districts have been forced to find alternative funds to cover payroll and utilities. The same goes for some local municipalities. On…
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Revenue Estimating Conference updated its projections Friday for how much money the state expects to bring in over the next two fiscal years. For fiscal year 2027, new general fund receipts are projected to grow to $8.54 billion, an increase of 2.8% over the previous year. In fiscal year 2028,
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Officials say a Friday morning internet and phone outage that impacted parts of the Des Moines metro and DMPS was caused by vandalism. Just after 6 a.m. on Friday, Des Moines Public Schools said Metronet reported large-scale outages that affected phone service, internet and security. The district…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A missing Des Moines woman without needed medication has been found, according to the woman's family. Des Moines Police reported that Danielle Steiger, 41, went missing Thursday night. Danielle's mother, Ruth Hart, told WHO 13 News that she was without her phone and has schizophrenia. Her family…
The United States is making an unprecedented attempt to revive three shuttered nuclear plants, including one in Iowa, to meet rising energy demand, including from large-scale data centers. No commercial nuclear reactor is known to have resumed generating electricity after beginning the decommissioning process that…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- WHO 13's Katie Kaplan was joined by Des Moines Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Paul Parizek to talk about cold cases. They talked about what a cold case is, how many there are in Des Moines, and how the DMPD investigates them. They then talked about the advancements in technology
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Authorities have released the names of the people killed in a crash that occurred during a chase with Des Moines police. Just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, an officer with the Des Moines Police Department attempted to stop a 2001 GMC Yukon for a lighting violation near Stanton Avenue and McKinley…
AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University named its new athletics director. Officials announced on Friday that Jared Benko will take over as AD. Benko has served as executive deputy athletic director at Auburn University since 2024 and, before that, served as director of athletics at Georgia Southern University. Benko will…
President Donald Trump will be making a midterm rally stop in Sioux City, Iowa, later this month.
BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa -- An arrest has been made in the over 30-year-old unsolved murder case of an eastern Iowa woman. On August 11, 1995, two men hunting for turtles found the body of 37-year-old Angela Renee Buck in a ditch on North Pilot Grove Road in rural Black Hawk County. Buck died from
KNOXVILLE, Iowa -- The treasurer for the Knoxville Little League has been charged for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the organization. On Friday, the Knoxville Police Department announced it had arrested and charged Brandon Stone with first-degree theft. The KPD said that an investigation began in June…
LUCAS COUNTY, Iowa -- A Des Moines man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 34 in Lucas County Thursday night. According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, at around 8:21 p.m., a Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound on the highway when it approached a Mercedes-Benz parked on the side
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Homeless Veteran Standdown event has been giving homeless veterans a weekend each year to get connected to opportunities, meals, and clothing to get back on their feet. This year, the event was rescheduled due to weather. The co-chair of the event, John Mallow, said this year's stand down will…
URBANDALE, Iowa -- Some road construction in Urbandale also marked a milestone in the reimagining of the downtown of the Des Moines suburb. Earlier this month, Douglas Avenue was re-striped from four lanes to three. There is now one lane each for east and west travel, as well as a center turn lane. The striping
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Several schools in Des Moines are delaying classes Friday due to a service provider outage. A spokesperson with Des Moines Public Schools said Metronet "reported a large-scale outage impacting phone service, internet, and security" at several buildings in the district. As a result, classes are…
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Far from Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus, kids in the "Down Under" play 'footy,' or Australian football. Just the same as kids in America grow up playing baseball, basketball, soccer and football. Some of those talented kids in Australia are unknowingly starting their training to become…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Steady rain and drizzle fell across Iowa on Thursday. Totals ranged from a few tenths of an inch to over an inch and a quarter. The heaviest rain fell between Carroll, Ames and Fort Dodge. Here are some of the highest totals: Today will be windy and colder. We will have
DES MOINES, Iowa -- With Halloween just over two weeks away, central Iowa families are spending money on costumes, candy and fall festivities. While those expenses can add up quickly, some say their favorite traditions are worth making room for in the budget. Blank Park Zoo kicked off its annual Night Eyes event…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Data centers have been the talk of the town for many communities across the state. Now, some counties are taking action, and organizations are calling for direction from the state. Data center companies have faced backlash regarding water usage, environmental impacts and transparency, among other…
UPDATE: The DMPD said that Karen has been found safe and is being reunited with family. DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Des Moines Police Department says they need the community's help searching for a missing elderly woman. Authorities say 83-year-old Karen Soike is living with Alzheimer's, and she was last seen at around 5…
JOHNSTON, Iowa – One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a Johnston woman is sharing her experience with a rare, aggressive form of the disease that can cause dramatic changes in a matter of hours and may be difficult to
DES MOINES, Iowa — WHO 13’s Cinthia Naranjo, Adriana Torres and Samantha Mesa honored and celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month during a half-hour special, recognizing Latino history in Iowa and the community's contributions. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. It coincides with the…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- President and founder of 22 Reasons to Stay, Jesse McAnnich sat down with WHO 13's Skyler Stamps to talk about why he created his organization and the importance of spreading suicide awareness. Skyler and Jesse unpack some of the organization's 22 reasons to stay. The two also talk about how the
DES MOINES, Iowa -- President Donald Trump will make two visits to Iowa ahead of Election Day. Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann announced in a Facebook post that the president will be visiting Iowa on October 22 and on November 1. "He is anxious for Iowans to hear his message before they vote," the post
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa -- A much-anticipated annual event has begun in Dallas County -- the migration of Tiger salamanders from the ditches and fields surrounding Voas Nature Area into the wetlands. Dallas County Conservation Board posted around noon on Thursday that some of the salamanders have been spotted on the move…
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued on Thursday to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.” The complaint adds to the growing list of legal…
IOWA -- Nearly $25 million in federal funding is coming to rest stops along Interstate 80. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says truckers are forced to spend too much time searching for parking, costing the economy billions of dollars in wasted time. The new funds will be used to expand parking at six public…
IOWA -- Motorists can expect some more travel impacts along Interstate 35/80 over the next couple of weeks. The Iowa Department of Transportation said lane reductions and ramp closures will begin Friday night for three construction projects: repairs to Saylor Creek Bridge, asphalt pavement work on on-ramps at Jordan…
IOWA -- Nearly $25 million in federal funding is coming to rest stops along Interstate 80. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says truckers are forced to spend too much time searching for parking, costing the economy billions of dollars in wasted time. The new funds will be used to expand parking at six public…
DES MOINES, Iowa - Cooler weather is on the way, but it's also pest season in central Iowa. This time of year, stink bugs are trying to find a warm place to stay for the winter, so you'll likely find more of them inside. Pest control specialists say there isn't necessarily a treatment or spray
ATLANTIC, Iowa -- Former students are suing the Atlantic School District, saying the district failed to protect them against a counselor accused of sexually exploiting students. In May, 34-year-old Jesse Eugene McCann was charged by the Stuart Police Department with sexual exploitation by a school employee for alleged…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Bloomberg Philanthropies is partnering with nonprofit Vision to Learn and Warby Parker to donate free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to kids across the United States, including those in Des Moines. Dr. Kelly Henning, Bloomberg Philanthropies program lead, said Bloomberg Philanthropies…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a stabbing that happened early Thursday morning in the Highland Park/Oak Park neighborhood. It happened around 6 a.m. in the 3300 block of 4th Street. Sgt. Paul Parizek, DMPD Public Information Officer, said an adult male was injured in the…
FORT DODGE, Iowa -- A Fort Dodge officer has been cleared in the September shooting with a murder suspect. On September 26, multiple officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of S 4th Street. When officers arrived, the Fort Dodge Police Department said they encountered Jamarcus L. Gully, who it
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A new Iowa favorite has been crowned, with the Iowa Pork Producers Association revealing Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin. The 2026 winner hails from Wasted Grain in Carroll and was inspired by a previous best tenderloin winner. The IPPA said Cory Handlos, co-owner of the restaurant, remembered…
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A once prominent youth gymnastics coach was sentenced to 90 years in prison Wednesday for secretly recording his young female students undressing and using the bathroom at a Mississippi gym, in a case that rocked the sport. U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson gave the maximum sentence possible to…
Two people died after Des Moines police say a driver fled from a traffic stop late Wednesday night and later crashed on the city's south side during a police pursuit.
In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu.
EARLHAM, Iowa-- More than a quarter of the way through its fiscal year, the city of Earlham says it has yet to receive any property tax revenue from Madison County, forcing local leaders to take steps to keep the city operating. The town of about 1,200 residents has six full-time employees and a handful of
ANKENY, Iowa -- With Election Day less than three weeks away, candidates running for state and local offices gathered in Ankeny on Wednesday to hear directly from workers about the financial challenges facing Iowa families. The roundtable brought together union leaders, workers and candidates running for Iowa attorney…
DES MOINES, Iowa-- Officials for all sports are always wanted and needed and the IHSAA said current official numbers are promising at the varsity level, but help is needed in youth sports. We've seen and heard the stories that there is an extreme lack of officials, and that is true, but to a point. The
DES MOINES, Iowa — Early voting for the 2026 midterm election is now underway and Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald says there was a high turnout. The Polk County Election Office opened at 8 a.m. for the first day of early voting and it didn't take long for long lines of voters to form. Fitzgerald
DES MOINES, Iowa – A Valley High School graduate is fighting to recover after a devastating crash in North Carolina left him with severe brain trauma and other life-threatening injuries. Twenty-two-year-old Jaleel Dorn was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter in Charlotte on Sept. 1. His mother, Hana Dorn…
WATERLOO, Iowa -- Officials say a man was found dead in his vehicle several hours after his reported crash. According to Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened in Waterloo just after 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday. An unnamed 55-year-old male was traveling east along Independence Ave. in his 2013 Ford C-Max when he went…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- For the first time in over a decade, Iowa has an open U.S. Senate seat. Candidates are fighting for the seat currently occupied by Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. WHO 13 hosted Ashley Hinson, a Republican, and Josh Turek, a Democrat, in studio Tuesday night to debate the hot topics on
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Des Moines City Council Member Rob X. Barron joins Adriana Torres on Look WHO’s Talking to reflect on his first year in office and his journey to becoming the council’s first Latino member. He shares how his father’s legacy, Mexican heritage, and experience on the Des Moines School Board shape his
Iowa is facing a budget deficit, high costs and economic strain from trade disputes that have squeezed farmers. But problems that have simmered for decades — water quality and cancer rates — have been forced to the forefront of state politics this year.
First responders were busy fighting a fire in northwest Iowa earlier this week.
The Iowa Transportation Commission announced a trail in Siouxland will receive a financial boost.
Inflation rose slightly in September after holding steady the month prior, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed Wednesday.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans were retreating Tuesday from a handful of battleground U.S. House races while Democrats were racing to raise money to boost candidates who seemed like long shots earlier this year. The Congressional Leadership Fund, the leading House Republican super PAC, canceled spending in four…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Many voters have their minds made up and are ready to cast their ballots. If that's you, you can vote as early as Wednesday. It's not at the polls, but in-person absentee voting starts Wednesday at local county auditors' offices. Also happening, county auditors will start mailing out absentee…
DES MOINES, Iowa — All eyes were on Iowa Tuesday night as two U.S. Senate candidates took the stage for their second and final debate. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Democratic State Representative Josh Turek went head-to-head for an hour inside the WHO 13 studio in Des Moines, Iowa. Candidates faced…
"When the war ends, gas prices will fall.”
ATLANTA (AP) — Witnesses watched in horror as a man riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia was ejected from his seat, almost seeming to hover above the car before hitting several people and falling to his death. The nightmarish death prompted Six Flags to temporarily close nine similar coasters across North…
OurQuadCities (WHBF) -- As the Iowa women's basketball team prepares for another season, they further distance themselves from the Final Four teams of the early 2020s. For the first time, no one on the current team was involved in those runs. This season head coach Jan Jensen only filled out 11 out of 15 roster
DES MOINES, Iowa -- WHO 13's Doug Sawyer and Lisa Carponelli provide a retrospective of Iowa Senator Joni Ernst's career in politics. Ernst is not seeking reelection.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Along with Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Democratic State Representative Josh Turek, Iowans will also see a third name on their ballots for the state's open U.S. Senate seat— Libertarian Thomas Laehn. Laehn grew up in Allison, Iowa. He was a university professor for four years, teaching…
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' latest fall color report shows the most reliable color in Iowa. Several parts of the state are approaching peak foliage over the next 10 days. For anyone planning a scenic drive, hike or overnight camping trip, the DNR says the next couple of weekends could
President Trump will hit the campaign trail in Kansas next week, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced on Tuesday, as the state’s Senate race grows more competitive.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A few storms could turn severe, mainly in southern Iowa Tuesday night. The Storm Prediction Center has placed us under a Marginal Risk (Level 1/5) for storms that could generate large hail, pockets of heavy rain and isolated gusty winds. The strongest storms are more likely between the hours of 9
POLK COUNTY, Iowa -- Authorities say an individual was injured Tuesday after a train vs. vehicle crash in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says just after 4p.m. on Tuesday, deputies were dispatched to the 4300 block of NE 102nd Avenue on reports of a crash involving a train. The sheriff's office says…
DES MOINES, Iowa — A group of Iowa veterans traveled to Washington, D.C. for an Honor Flight on October 7th. The veterans received a water cannon salute as their American Airlines plane rolled up towards the gate at Reagan National Airport. Huge fire trucks on either side of the aircraft sprayed water over the plane.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans were retreating Tuesday from a handful of battleground U.S. House races while Democrats were racing to raise money to boost candidates who seemed like long shots earlier this year. The Congressional Leadership Fund, the leading House Republican super PAC, canceled spending in four…