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On June 3rd, a longtime Iowa congressman, Steve King, lost his primary race after nine terms due to repeated racist comments. In 2019, Iowa was among nine states holding elections amid the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest. The GOP is seeking a new location for their summer convention after President Trump announced the move from Charlotte due to North Carolina's COVID-19 restrictions. Governor Roy Cooper emphasized safety, but Republicans refused to downsize their plans. The convention was scheduled for August 24th. Newsy provides opinion-free top headlines and global stories.

What was the main reason for Steve King's loss of committee assignments?

• Financial misconduct

• Repeated racist comments

• Lack of attendance in Congress

• His support for controversial policies

In 2019, how many states, including the District of Columbia, held elections amidst the pandemic and civil unrest?

• Eleven

• Nine

• Seven

• Five

Why did the Republican Party decide to move their summer convention out of Charlotte?

• Protests in the area

• Disagreements over safety measures

• Financial constraints

• Lack of available venues

What was the original start date for the Republican National Convention?

• August 10th

• August 24th

• September 15th

• September 1st

How did North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper respond to President Trump's announcement about the convention?

• He promised to find a new venue

• He agreed to all the demands

• He stated the state was committed to a safe convention

• He ignored the announcement