Iowa Senate Talks After 25 25 Tie Shape Power Sharing
Iowa Senate leaders from both parties met in Des Moines to determine how to run the chamber for the 81st General Assembly after a 25 25 tie. Democratic Leader Mike Gronstal and Republican Leader Stewart Iverson acknowledged unprecedented split dynamics and explored joint-control options and internal arrangements moving into January.
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Eastern Iowa legislative race unofficial results emerge
Key results show incumbents losing in several Senate and House contests. Notable shifts include Tom Rielly defeating Neal Schaerer in Senate District 38, Frank Wood over Bryan Sievers in District 42, and Tom Hancock besting Julie Hosch in District 16. House wins include Bob Kressig over Ervin Dennis in District 19 and Ray Zirkelbach defeating Gene Manternach in District 31.
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Ray Zirkelbach
Monticello
Gene Manternach
Dawn Pettengill
Mount Auburn
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Vinton
Nathan Reichart
Muscatine
Barry Brauns
Bush claims mandate as Kerry concedes amid Iowa vote delay
President Bush claimed a re election mandate after a tight race with Kerry. Iowa held seven electoral votes in suspense with 13 284 provisional ballots and 30 000 to 50 000 absentee ballots awaiting counting next week. Kerry urged healing after conceding in Boston as tally showed Bush winning by over 3 million votes nationwide.
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Bush Wins Tight Iowa Vote In Ground Game Push
James Q. Lynch reports Iowa's 2004 presidential results show Bush leading Kerry by 13 250 votes as turnout hits a record 1.5 million. Officials caution 50 000 absentee ballots and 13 000 provisional ballots remain to be counted.
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Kerry Electoral Vote Tally Excludes Iowa Once Yet Awarded
Report notes the nationwide electoral count toward 270 needed for victory, with Iowa’s seven electoral votes not yet awarded and thus omitted from current totals.
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Bush victory seen as boon to industries
Analysis notes Bush gains support among Hispanic voters and broad economic benefits as results show GOP expansion in the House and shifting Senate dynamics. The race prompts scrutiny of state-by-state popular votes and Iowa county outcomes, with Grassley predicting gains from Daschle’s defeat.
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