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*Competitiveness of each district seat is based on forecasts from the Cook Political Report:
   Likely: Not considered competitive at this point but could become so
   Lean: Competitive races, but one party has an advantage
   Toss Up: Most competitive races; either party could win
For the top overall district races to watch in 2006, see Chuck Todd's House Race Rankings.

IA-01


District 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%

Mike Whalen (R) Whalen, a businessman, was nominated with 48% in a three-way primary. Contact: 866-648-6453 • Campaign Web site

Bruce Braley (D) Braley, former president of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, was nominated with 37% in a four-way primary. Contact: 319-233-0861 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

IA-02


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%

Jim Leach (R) Elected in 1976; Seeking 16th term; Leach was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 319-358-8600 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

David Loebsack (D) Loebsack, a professor, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 319-351-3283 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

IA-03


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 52-47%

Leonard Boswell (D) Elected in 1996; Seeking sixth term; Boswell was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 515-883-2254 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography • DCCC profile

Jeff Lamberti (R) Lamberti, the state Senate president, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 515-266-6193 • Campaign Web site

IA-04


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%

Tom Latham (R) Elected in 1994; Seeking seventh term; Latham was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 515-240-5223 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Selden Spencer (D) Spencer, a neurologist, was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 515-232-2064 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile

IA-05


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%

Steve King (R) Elected in 2002; Seeking third term; King was unopposed in the primary. Contact: 712-273-5097 • Campaign Web site • Official Web site • Almanac biography

Joyce Schulte (D) Schulte, a psychologist, was nominated with 61% in a two-way primary. Contact: 641-782-4579 • Campaign Web site • DCCC profile