Union and corporate funds boost Iowa candidates
Iowa congressional campaigns saw increased fundraising with outside money totaling 587 700 in the three months ending Sept 30. Political action committees and unions supplied about 30 percent of Democratic and 10 percent of Republican contributions, aiding spending growth as candidates reported 706 361 in outlays.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Federal Election Commission
GOP
FEC
Edward Mezvinsky
James Leach
Afl-Cio
United Auto Workers
Meéatcutters
Deere and Co
Illinois
Tom Harkin
Falk
Michael Blouin
Blouin
Leach
Voters split in Linn County as independents loom
Report notes independents 41 347 of 94 252 registered in Linn County ahead of election with 31 664 Democrats and 21 241 Republicans. Debates shape voter perception with Carter’s performance attracting wavering voters on domestic and foreign issues. Independent turnout often decides close contests.
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Tiscause
Carter
Himt
Huber
Linn County
Grassley Leads Iowa Campaign Fund Raising
AP notes Iowa campaign finance through Oct 1 showing Charles Grassley leading with 166105 raised for his Third district run and 50594 spent. Jim Leach in the First district raised 130595, with other districts listing varying totals for candidates and spending.
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Leach
Mezvinsky
Mixcvinsky
Blouin
Tom Riley
Grassley
Rapp
DES Moines
Charles Grassley
Towa
Iowa
Secretary of State's
Jim Leach
Steve Rapp
Ed Mezvinsky
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