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Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 06:15:00 AM CDT
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The redistricting process and several Republican retirements have created many pickup opportunities for Iowa House Democrats. The devastating 2010 election left them nowhere to go but up in the lower chamber, where Republicans currently enjoy a 60 to 40 majority. Relatively few sitting House Democrats represent vulnerable districts.
Speaking to activists at the Polk County Democratic convention on March 10, I heard lots of optimism about the House races. After the jump I've posted some early thoughts on the seats up for grabs.
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Fri Jan 06, 2012 at 07:05:00 AM CST
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Iowa House Assistant Majority Leader Steve Lukan announced yesterday that he will not seek a sixth term in the state legislature. His retirement improves Democrats' prospects of picking up the new Iowa House district 57.
UPDATE: Democrat Nancy Dunkel is running in this House district. Background from her January 6 press release is below.
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