Clark Upsets Miller in Iowa Senate Victory
Democratic Dick Clark defied expectations by defeating incumbent Republican Jack Miller in a dramatic Iowa Senate race. Clark’s statewide walk and strong showing in Democratic areas helped gain the party five of eight Senate seats, reshaping Iowa’s Washington delegation and signaling broad GOP setbacks amid Nixon victories.
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Democrats gain three more governorships in landmark year
Democrats claim 31st statehouse as Nixon landslide coattails fail to flip balance. Illinois votes Daniel Walker over Richard Ogilvie. West Virginia, North Carolina, Vermont also shift. Missouri, Arkansas, Rhode Island, Utah, more GOP or Dem holdovers noted with key races and names.
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Iowa voting totals show Nixon and McGovern leading statewide
UPI reports Iowa results with Nixon at 58 percent and McGovern at 40 percent for president as precincts reach 99 percent. Other races include Miller narrowly beating Clark for U.S. Senator, and a series of congressional district results led by Schwengel Mevzinsky figures, with several statewide offices and party races summarized.
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