IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State is refunding a contribution from a national political group after learning it was mistakenly given and accepted in violation of Iowa law. Deidre DeJear’s campaign said it would refund the $5,000 donation from EMILY’s List “as soon as possible” after learning of the violation from The Associated Press. Iowa law bars political action committees from donating to candidates for state office during the legislative session.