Boswell’s Iowa Legacy Shapes Senate Ambitions and Service
Leonard Boswell, born January 10, 1934, in a farm family, rose from a Vietnam helicopter pilot to Iowa Senate president in 1992. A pragmatic Democrat, he champions health care, agriculture, education, and open trade while criticizing partisanship and asserting dedication to statewide needs. He credits a lifetime of service across military, farming, and public roles.
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Leonard Boswell Seeks 3rd District House Seat
Democratic candidate Leonard Boswell, a 68 year old Des Moines farmer and retired Army lieutenant colonel, aims for the U S House seat in Iowa's 3rd District. He graduated from Graceland College in 1969 and lists wife Cody and three children among his family details.
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Thompson pitches energy as he tunes Iowa campaign
Thompson emphasizes openness and grass roots organizing as he challenges incumbent Boswell for Iowa's district seat. He highlights support from the Iowa Farm Bureau and Bush era connections while detailing his small town appeal and readiness to work with the administration.
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Stan Thompson Seeks 3rd District U.S. House Seat
Republican attorney Stan Thompson, 42, announces his campaign for the 3rd District U.S. House. He is a Red Oak High School graduate with a political science degree from Iowa State and a law degree from George Washington University, married with four sons.
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