Campaign 2018

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Iowa Primary Election Results

If no candidate receives more than 35 percent of the vote in an Iowa primary, the party's candidate will be chosen at a state convention. Read more June 5 primary coverage.

Governor
House

Kim Reynolds, who became governor in 2017 when Terry Branstad was tapped to be U.S. ambassador to China, is the Republican candidate. Democratic state Sen. Nate Boulton left the race unexpectedly in late May amid sexual assault allegations, leaving businessman Fred Hubbell as a frontrunner. Other Democratic candidates include union leader Cathy Glasson and doctor Andy McGuire.

Governor
House

Each district’s political lean

Iowa has 1 Democratic representative and 3 Republican representatives. Here’s how each district leans politically, based on how it voted in the 2016 presidential election.

4

Sioux City

1

Cedar Rapids

Iowa City

Des Moines

3

2

4

Sioux City

1

Ames

Cedar Rapids

Iowa City

Des Moines

3

2

Races to watch

District 1, Democratic primary: This district in Northeastern Iowa is a top target for Democrats in the fall – Barack Obama won here by double digits in both 2008 and 2012. Four Democrats made the ballot to challenge Republican incumbent Rod Blum, including State Rep. Abby Finkenauer.

District 3, Democratic primary: Democratic favorite Theresa Greenfield was forced to end her candidacy after revelations that her campaign manager forged her petitions, complicating a potential pickup for the party. That leaves three candidates on the ballot to take on incumbent David Young in the fall.

Races by district

District 1 Republican-held seat

In 2016, Trump won this district by 3.5 points and Rod Blum (R) won by 7.7.

Republican

Democrat

District 2 Democrat-held seat

In 2016, Trump won this district by 4.1 points and Dave Loebsack (D) won by 7.5.

Republican

Democrat

District 3 Republican-held seat

In 2016, Trump won this district by 3.5 points and David Young (R) won by 13.7.

Republican

Democrat

District 4 Republican-held seat

In 2016, Trump won this district by 27.1 points and Steve King (R) won by 22.6.

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