Iowa House
Filing Deadline: March 14, 2008 • Primary Date: June 3, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008District Profile: Overall, this district is evenly balanced. It was a key battleground in the 2000 and 2004 presidential races. Full Profile
2006 results: Bruce Braley (D) defeated Mike Whalen (R) by 55-43%.
Incumbent
Bruce Braley (D)Elected in 2006; Seeking second term.
Challengers
None
District Profile: By most measures, the 2nd is Iowa's most Democratic congressional district, thanks in large part to big Democratic majorities in Iowa City's Johnson County. Full Profile
2006 results: David Loebsack (D) defeated Jim Leach (R) by 51-49%.
Incumbent
David Loebsack (D)Elected in 2006; Seeking second term.
Challengers
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R), ophthalmologist
Peter Teahen (R), businessman
District Profile: Polk County has historically voted Democratic, but it has become more Republican as its white-collar businesses grow and its blue-collar businesses fade. Full Profile
2006 results: Leonard Boswell (D) defeated Jeff Lamberti (R) by 52-46%.
Incumbent
Leonard Boswell (D)Elected in 1996; Seeking seventh term.
Challengers
Ed Fallon (D), former state representative
District Profile: Drawn by the Legislative Service Bureau and approved by the legislature and governor, the 4th covers 28 counties. Full Profile
2006 results: Tom Latham (R) defeated Selden Spencer (D) by 57-43%.
Incumbent
Tom Latham (R)Elected in 1994; Seeking eighth term.
Challengers
Kurt Meyer (D)
William Meyers (D), Marine Corps veteran
Kevin Miskell (D), Iowa Farmers' Union vice president
District Profile: This is the state's largest congressional district, as well as the one with the most 4-H members and the nation's top hog and pig production. Full Profile
2006 results: Steve King (R) defeated Joyce Schulte (D) by 59-36%.
Incumbent
Steve King (R)Elected in 2002; Seeking fourth term.
Challengers
Rob Hubler (D), former state representative
Race Rankings
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Previous Coverage
Check out National Journal's coverage of previous Iowa house races.