. >> and craig johnson has a 10% lead over brian schoenjahn but just 5% reporting at this time. >> ron: here is a look at the incumbent liz mathis. >> amanda: and in district 48, dan zumbach over scott peterson and brian cook. >> in district 50, pam jochum earlier with -- >> very interesting, tpobgzed on the grandfather. >> ron: and these numbers are coming in and we will have them as soon as we can on kwwl.com. there is another incumbent, the democrat gary krog rogers. >> amanda: and that is just 62% reporting. >> ron: ras smith the leader in the race. sandy salmon with the lead. >> amanda: they are having a watch party in cedar falls and this is where we find jerry gal tkpwer. jerry? >> reporter: the, excitement is rising and a huge roar a couple of minutes ago when it was announced that trump had got there is a lot of handshaking and backslapping, you call this a victory party? >> well, still too early to say that, it isn't over before it is over but as a football player, yeah, it is exciting but we're also focused in on the local races. let's get as many of those folks >> reporter:

the incumbent -- is the democratic senator brian schoenjahn. his challenger this year- republican craig johnson. kwwl's elizabeth amanieh tells us more about their campaigns. both candidates for senate disitrict 32 put candidate brian schoenjahn- a former teacher himself-says he knows the value of a proper eduation. "that is the way iowa has "that is the way iowa has always operated, our priority has been education." his republican opponent-candidate craig johnson puts just but wants to scale back government control. "having the knowledge they do, they can best solve their issues right at the local level" another pressing issue for both candidates? mental health services in the state of iowa. senator schoenjahn noting concern over the recent closure of mental health institutes. two of four remaining in the state of iowa-one being in his district of indepndence. "we have two bed per 100,00 people and half those beds are become the de-facto mental health institutions in the state would do everyhting i can to fund those services and keep them goin

the incumbent -- is the democratic senator brian schoenjahn. his challenger -- republican craig johnson. kwwl's elizabeth amanieh tells us more about their campaigns. both candidates for senate disitrict 32 put incumbent democratic candidate brian schoenjahn- a former teacher himself-says he knows the value of a proper education. "that is the way iowa has always operated, our priority opponent-candidate craig johnson puts just as much priority on education but wants to scale back another pressing issue for both candidates? mental health services in the state of iowa. senator schoenjahn noting concern over the recent closure of mental health institutes. two of four remaining in the state of iowa-one being in his district of indepndence. "we have two bed per 100,00 people and half those beds are full of inmates." "we can no longer allow our county jails to become the de-facto mental of mental would do everyhting i can to fund those services and keep them going." johnson also promising to bring his business experience as the executive director of

the incumbent -- is the democratic senator brian schoenjahn. his challenger -- republican craig johnson. kwwl's elizabeth amanieh tells us more about their campaigns. both candidates for top of their list. incumbent democratic candidate brian schoenjahn- a former teacher himself-says he knows the value of a properu always operated, our priority has been education." his republican opponent-candidate craig johnson puts just as much priority on education but wants to scale back government control. "having the knowledge they do, they can best solve their issues right at the local level" in the state of iowa. senator schoenjahn noting concern over the recent closure of mental health institutes. two of four remaining in his district of indepndence. "we have two bed per 100,00 people and half those beds are health institutions in the state of iowa." "i'm a big supporter of mental health in this state....and i would do everyhting i can to fund those services and keep them going." johnson also promising to bring his business experience as the executive

the incumbent -- is the democratic senator brian schoenjahn. his challenger -- republican craig johnson. kwwl's elizabeth amanieh tells us more about their campaigns. both candidates for senate disitrict 32 put incumbent democratic candidate brian schoenjahn- a former teacher himself-says he knows the value of a proper eduation. "that is the way iowa has always opera, his republican opponent-candidate craig johnson puts just as much priority on education they can best solve their issues right at the local level" another pressing issue for both candidates? mental health services in the state of iowa. senator schoenjahn noting concern over the recent closure of mental health institutes. two of four remaining in the state of iowa-one being in people and half those beds are full of inmates." "we can no health institutions in the state of iowa." "i'm a big supporter would do everyhting i can to fund those services and keep them going." johnson also promising to bring his business experience as the executive director of heartland acres to the table t

democratic incumbent brian schoenjahn losing his big for re- election to challenger craig johnson in state senate district 32, which covers parts of bremer, buchanan, fayette and black hawk time now is xxx. coming up on today in iowa -- a murdered iowa police officer is laid to rest. plus -- already world series champs -- the honors continue for some of the players on the chicago cubs. plan. we will double our growth and have the strongest economy anywhere in the world. pr beginnign to lay out his plans -- as he prepares to be sworn in on january 20th. this morning on our kwwl facebook page -- we're asking you what's the first policy issue you want to see him address after he takes office. join the conversation this morning. we'll have political coverage all morning -- but right -- let's check on the forecast. let's go to storm track seven from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: stormtrack7 live weather network cameras will stay dry today with high p

then, in senate district 32, where democratic incumbent brian schoenjahn, challenger. republican craig johnson won 60% of the vote there. that makes up bremer, buchanan and rural black hawk counties. in district 34, democratic incumbent liz mathis, of cedar rapids won against her republican challenger. mathis beat rene gadelha 56 to 44% in one of the more contentious state senate races for 2016. and in district 48, republican incumbent dan zumbach, of ryan, beat out 2 challengers with 63% of the vote. district 48 covers delaware, northern linn and northwest jones county. republicans also unseated now-former deomcratic senate majority leader mike gronstal. we talked with iowa gop chair jeff kauffman about the shift in power last night. gronstal was not only a more than 30-year veteran of the iowa legislature. kaufmann told us what he believes happened. "honestly, you can't just single handedly and unilaterally stop legislating that's coming from one gronstal did over and over again. i honestly think people got it" we'll take a look at the state house election results, c

here's one seat that switched -- democratic incumbent brian schoenjahn losing his big for re- election to challenger craig johnson in state senate district 32, which covers parts of bremer, buchanan, fayette and black hawk eileen loan is here now with your storm track seven forecast. the dry forecast continues... warmer thursday with breezy west 20s. but we warm back above >>> this morning on "today's take" donald trump stunning the nation and the world with a historic victory. what happens next. >>> dr. oz unveiling his step-by-step plan to prevent and reverse wrinkles. >>> plus look at how you work out. the hottest looks in >> announcer: from nbc ne, this is "today's take" live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> welcome to "today" on a wednesday morning, november 9th, 2016. i'm al along with tamron and dylan. i'm still chuckling over our open. with this momentous election of any generation probably and >> but also life goes on. i was just doing the hit on the social media and the reaction from people. they kept saying when is this going to happen. when is this election. it's hap