He resigned from leading the campaign, yet still won. Surprising result in Iowa

Eric Armstrong, a Democrat, won the Iowa House of Representatives seat despite suspending his campaign due to health issues. He defeated Republican Keith Jones by about 9 percentage points. Armstrong's victory follows the departure of Democrat Joshua Turk to the U.S. Senate. While Democrats had a successful election overall, Republicans will maintain a majority in the Iowa state house. Armstrong cited health concerns as the reason for halting his campaign, emphasizing the need to prioritize his well-being.