Democrats sweep to broad gains in 1974 elections
Democrats won a strong foothold in Congress and expanded statehouse control in 1974. They secured a two thirds House majority and added Senate seats, while gaining new governorships in key states, reshaping national politics ahead of 1976.
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Democrats break GOP hold in Washington County elections
Democrats score key wins as Keith Dunton is re-elected to the Iowa House from the 88th district and Elmer Schneider becomes the county's first Democratic supervisor since the 1930s. Republicans sweep other county offices while voter turnout neared 5 550 and ballot totals moved quickly thanks to new voting machines.
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Republicans Still Hold Iowa Statehouse As Democrats Win Big
In Des Moines, Republicans lost two Congressional seats and the Senate while clinging to at least one house of the legislature. Governor Robert D. Ray won a fourth term, defeating James F. Schaben by over 150,000 votes. Democratic gains included John Culver’s Senate win and Thomas Harkin’s unseating of William Scherle.
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Plane crash reported near Hedrick in Keokuk County
Unconfirmed reports indicate a downed plane near Hedrick in Keokuk County monitored by Washington County officers. Keokuk County authorities would not confirm details and Midwest Aviation of Ottumwa refused comment. The aircraft is believed to be a small two seater used for training and no local injuries are reported.
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Culver Defeats Stanley to Win Senate Seat in Iowa
In Des Moines, John Culver expands eastern Iowa and urban support to secure the U S Senate seat, defeating Muscatine Republican David M Stanley. With most precincts reported, Culver leads by about 42 000 votes in the race to fill the term of retiring Democratic Senator Culver.
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Election at a glance Democrats gain control in Congress and states
Democrats seized strong control of Congress winning four Senate seats and at least 49 House seats while Republicans secured five Democratic House seats and one Senate seat. They led big margins in governor races with 27 of 35 decided, boosting Democratic governors to 36 and leaving Republicans with 12. One Maine seat went independent and Alaska remained unsettled as vote counting continued.
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