Reagan landslide reshapes Congress and nation
Ronald Reagan won the White House with a 51 percent national vote and a 483 to 49 electoral edge, delivering Republicans Senate control for the first time in 26 years. Carter conceded amid high interest rates and hostage issues while Anderson hinted at a future bid.
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Reagan
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Senate
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Century Plaza Hotel
Los Angeles
Carter
John Anderson
George Bush
GOP
Big City
Anderson
Arkansas
Edwin Meese
Iowa Senate Republicans Hold 28 22 Margin Over Democrats
Republicans retain majority in the Iowa Senate with a 28 to 22 edge over Democrats. Eastern Iowa winners highlighted include Republican victors in contested races.
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Senate
Iowa House Republicans Hold 58 to 42 Edge
The 58 to 42 Republican majority in the Iowa House rises from a 56 to 44 edge over the past two years. Eastern Iowa winners are listed on page 14A.
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Iowa
House of Representatives
Grassley Wins U S Senate Seat In Iowa Victory
Iowa voters elected Charles Grassley to succeed John Culver, ending Culver's term after one stint. Grassley received 680 755 votes 54 percent to Culver 578 722 46 percent with Libertarian Robert Hengerer third at 3 950. Grassley becomes Iowa's junior senator as Culver's bid for consecutive terms ends.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Grassley
New Hartford
Roger Jepsen
Richard Clark
Grassley
Culver
Davenport
Robert Hengerer
Ed Campbell
Des Moines
Robert D. Ray
Sawyer vows no drastic changes after Linn County win
Newly elected Linn County Sheriff Donald Buzz Sawyer says he will not rush to replace staff and plans no immediate upheaval in the sheriff's office. He defeated incumbent Orlie Workman after a high turnout election where Linn County voters favored Democratic incumbents.
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Buzz” Sawyer
Sawyer
Orlie Workman
Jean Oxley
Board of Supervisors
Merle Kopel
Ken Perry
Joe Rinas
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Rot Craft
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Roger Halvorson
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Janet Cari
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