Paulsen wins House seat in Iowa primary race
Iowa Republican Kraig Paulsen won the House 35 primary with 1,247 votes over Cindy Golding and will face Democrat Joe Rasmussen in November. In other primaries, Karen Balderston tops House 36 field for Swati Dandekar challenger, Don Palmer defeats Carey Downs Gibson for House 38, Steve Lukan wins House 32 GOP nod, and Betty DeBoef secures House 76 nomination.
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Eastern Iowa races set for fall contests
In an Eastern Iowa legislative preview, Republican candidates won key Senate primaries. Bob Brunkhorst defeated Tom Hoogestraat 2419 to 2391 in the Senate 9 GOP primary, with no Democratic opponent. Julie Hosch beat Kitty Dirks 1853 to 572 in Senate 16, 34 of 44 districts reporting, advancing to face Democrat incumbent Tom Flynn. DeBoer advances to a November matchup with Susan Conroy after 32 of 35 precincts reported.
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Ganske Builds Primary Bid With Harkin Focus On Policy
Republican Tommy Ganske frames his Iowa Senate bid as a positive campaign focused on a vision for the state. He touts a David versus Goliath narrative after ousting Neal Smith and gains backing from Grassley and Bush. Harkin defends experience and a future built on issues and unity amid Salier supporters.
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GOP Governors race narrows as Vilsack faces reelection bid
Iowa election centers on three Republican contenders Gross Sukup and Vander Plaats who challenge Gov. Vilsack after a tight primary. Gross won the GOP nod while Sukup and Vander Plaats pressed late to force a convention. Gross vows to balance the budget boost growth and protect education.
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