Explained: Iowa Democrat wins state House race despite suspending campaign in September

Eric Armstrong, a Democrat, won a western Iowa state House seat (District 20) despite suspending his campaign in September due to health issues

state House district

A geographic area represented by one member in a state's lower legislative chamber

midterm elections

Elections held in the middle of a president's term, not coinciding with presidential elections

Pottawattamie County supervisor

An elected official who helps govern Pottawattamie County, Iowa