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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1986

Page

6

Iowa Democrats win five of six key state posts in 1986 race

In the 1986 general election Iowa Democrats secured five of six statewide executive offices. Jo Ann Zimmerman became the first woman elected lieutenant governor, Elaine Baxter won secretary of state, Dale Cochran became agriculture secretary, Tom Miller won attorney general, and Michael Fitzgerald captured treasurer. Republican gains included Terry Branstad remaining governor and Richard Johnson staying on the Executive Council. Unofficial returns show Baxter 411 217 over Lipsky 389 258. Cochran 435 869 to Johnson 372 178. Miller 536 926 over Davis 290 725. Dickerson 400 482 over Johnson 417 419. Zimmer­man 430 218 over Lipsky 389 258. Fitzgerald 472 336 over Nystrom 345 182.

Des Moines Iowa Dawn Roberts Terry Branstad Richard Johnson Tom Miller Mike Fitzgerald Dale Cochran Eagle Grove Baxter Cochran Thatcher Johnson James Davis Bev Dickerson Jo Ann Zimmerman Joan Lipsky Elaine Baxter Michael Fitzgerald Jack Nystrom

Nagle seeks seat on House ag panel

Iowa's Dave Nagle, newly elected in the 3rd District, aims for a seat on the House Agriculture Committee in the 100th Congress. He defeated John McIntee by over 13,000 votes, pledging to help farmers and explore quick Iowa aid.

Iowa Dave Nagle House Agriculture Committee Nagle Agriculture Post John McIintee Waterloo McIntee Small Business Association

Iowa voters approve immediate effect for new laws amendment

In Des Moines voters approve a constitutional change allowing the General Assembly to enact new laws immediately without prior newspaper publication. About 278,182 yes votes 58 percent to 199,009 no 42 percent with 89 percent counted. The old rule required publication before laws took effect.

Des Moines General Assembly

Winners in Iowa legislative contests unofficial returns

The unofficial returns show race outcomes for Iowa House districts with party labels and incumbents. Key figures list Democratic and Republican candidates across districts including incumbents, with precinct totals and stated counts.

Iowa

Demos retain hold on Iowa Legislature after elections

Iowa Democrats kept control of both state chambers with a 58 42 House edge and 30 20 Senate margin. Notable retirements and several incumbents defeated will bring new faces, including Doris Peick Myron Oxley Robert Grandin and Ward Handorf. Leadership transitions loom as Avenson eyes Speaker role and Arnould Swartz duel for majority floor leader.

Iowa House of Representatives Linn County Doris Peick Cedar Rapids Myron Oxley Marion GOP Don Avenson D-Oelwein Avenson House Lowell Norland Kensett Bob Arnould Davenport Tom Swartz Marshalltown Senate Sen C.W. Hutchins D-Audubon Lowell Jenkins

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