Iowa
Population: 2,944,062
Size: 55,869 sq. miles
Primary election: Mon. Jan 14 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 49.9% v. 49.3%
State Overview
The Iowa Democratic Party continues to be on the cutting edge. As a result, the State Party made historic gains in 2006. Iowans elected Democrats to Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and State Treasurer. Also Democrats won the 1st 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts and gained the majority in both the State House and State Senate. This highly efficient state party’s methodical operation continues to provide useful leadership to Democratic campaigns.
Lower House
Total seats: 100
Party breakdown: 54D/46R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 50
Party breakdown: 30D/20R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: Half 08 Half 10
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Chuck Grassley (R)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
Tom Harkin (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 5
Party breakdown: 3(D) 2(R)
Competitive districts:
Iowa Democratic Party
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The Nonpartisan Legislative Services Bureau must present three plans for both Congressional and State legislative districts to the State Legislature for vote. Once one of the plans is passed by the Legislature, it is sent to the Governor for approval.