Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has been reelected to the city council with 37% of the vote, defeating fellow city council member Clara Reynen, who received 18%. Megan Alter is set to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore, essentially the vice mayor.

“Right now, I like Iowa City’s policies, especially the sense of community here. I don’t really have any problems with local politics, but I do with state politics,” said Jacob Wildes ‘26.

Others are also pleased to see Mayor Teague get reelected, including the Black and Brown Caucus.

“I, and the other members of the legislative Black and Brown Caucus, were happy to see Mayor Teague get re-elected. He has been a strong advocate, [and] on behalf of Iowa City and other Metro Coalition members issues here at the state capitol, Des Moines, Mayor Teague has also been supportive of our Caucuses efforts at affordability, mental health, and making Iowa a safer place to live,”  said Ross Wilburn.

Wilburn is one of the leading members of the Iowa Black and Brown Caucus of Iowa, which is a political caucus designed to help minorities like African Americans and Latino Americans across the state. Wilburn also serves as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives and is a former chairman of the Democratic Party of Iowa.

Teague also serves as CEO of Caring Hands and More, a company specializing in home care and specialized medical care. He was the first openly gay mayor of Iowa City and one of the first African American mayors. Bruce will serve as mayor through 2027, however, he will also serve on the Iowa City council for another four years, so his mayorship could last longer if the council reelects him again.

“This is an important moment for Iowa City. We are continuing conversations around housing growth, public safety, social services, mental health, climate action, infrastructure, and belonging,” Teague said.