2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa

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2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa
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  2008 November 2, 2010 (2010-11-02) 2012  

All 5 Iowa seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election32
Seats won32
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Popular vote479,874597,414
Percentage43.3%53.9%
SwingDecrease2.svg 7.95%Increase2.svg 6.78%

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The 2010 House elections in Iowa occurred on November 2, 2010 and elected the members of the State of Iowa's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011 until January 3, 2013. Iowa has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census.

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These elections were held concurrently with the United States Senate elections of 2010 (including one in Iowa), the United States House elections in other states, and various state and local elections. All five of Iowa's incumbent representatives were re-elected. Until 2018, this was the last time in which Democrats won a majority of congressional districts in Iowa.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa, 2010 [1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats BeforeSeats After+/–
Republican 597,41453.9%220
Democratic 479,87443.3%330
Libertarian 8,4430.76%000
Independent 20,8601.88%000
Totals1,106,591100.00%55

By district

Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa by district: [2]

District Republican Democratic OthersTotalResult
Votes%Votes%Votes%Votes%
District 1 100,21947.52%104,42849.51%6,2552.97%210,902100%Democratic Hold
District 2 104,31945.92%115,83950.99%7,0173.09%227,175100%Democratic Hold
District 3 111,92546.49%122,14750.73%6,6842.78%240,756100%Democratic Hold
District 4 152,58865.62%74,30031.95%5,6312.42%232,519100%Republican Hold
District 5 128,36365.75%63,16032.35%3,7161.90%195,239100%Republican Hold
Total597,41453.99%479,87443.36%29,3032.65%1,106,591100%

District 1

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Campaign

In this liberal-leaning district based in northeastern Iowa, incumbent Democratic Congressman Bruce Braley ran for a third term against Republican attorney Ben Lange, Libertarian Rob Petsche, and independent candidate Jason Faulkner. Though Braley was overwhelmingly re-elected to his second term two years prior, the anti-Democratic mood in the country contributed to the Congressman experiencing a tough fight for re-election. The race attracted the attention of both national party organizations, and thousands of dollars were reserved for airtime by the DCCC and the NRCC. Though Braley emerged victorious on election day, it was by a slim 4,000 vote and two percent margin, which was the thinnest margin of victory out of the entire Iowa congressional delegation.

Polling

Poll SourceDates AdministeredBruce Braley (D)Ben Lange (R)Undecided
Voter/Consumer Research August 31-September 3, 201050%39%-

Results

Iowa's 1st congressional district election, 2010
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Bruce Braley (inc.) 104,428 49.51
Republican Ben Lange100,21947.52
Libertarian Rob J. Petsche4,0871.94
Independent Jason A. Faulkner2,0920.99
Write-ins760.04
Total votes210,902 100.00
Democratic hold

District 2

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Campaign

In a rematch from 2008, incumbent Democratic Congressman Dave Loebsack faced Republican challenger Mariannette Miller-Meeks when he ran for a third term in this southeastern Iowa-based district, the most liberal of the congressional districts in the state. Polling indicated that the race would be close, and both parties’ congressional campaign committees spent on television advertisements, but ultimately, Congressman Loebsack defeated Miller-Meeks by a 10,000 vote, five percent margin.

Polling

Poll SourceDates AdministeredDavid Loebsack (D)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)Gary Sicard (L)Undecided
Tarrance Group Archived 2010-11-05 at the Wayback Machine October 18–19, 201044%45%1%11%
Tarrance Group Archived 2010-11-05 at the Wayback Machine September 13–14, 201041%40%6%13%
Voter/Consumer Research August 31-September 3, 201047%39%--
Susquehanna Polling and Research June 23–25, 201046%41%--

Results

Iowa's 2nd congressional district election, 2010
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Dave Loebsack (inc.) 115,839 50.99
Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks 104,31945.92
Libertarian Gary Sicard4,3561.92
Constitution Jon Tack2,4631.08
Write-ins1980.09
Total votes227,175 100.00
Democratic hold

District 3

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Campaign

Incumbent Democratic Congressman Leonard Boswell ran for an eighth term in this marginally liberal district that includes parts of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls metropolitan area, metro Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. Congressman Boswell, who has faced difficult elections every year, faced Republican State Senator Brad Zaun in the general election. Though early polling indicated that Boswell was in trouble, he managed to turn the tide and edged out Zaun by a four percent margin.

Polling

Poll SourceDates AdministeredLeonard Boswell (D)Brad Zaun (R)Undecided
The Hill/ANGA October 19–21, 201049%37%11%
Anzalone Liszt Research October 2–5, 201047%38%-
Bennett, Petts and Normington October 3–4, 201049%41%-
Voter/Consumer Research August 31-September 3, 201048%39%8%
American Action Forum August 16–18, 201041%51%8%
Victory Enterprises August 4–5, 201038%45%-
Victory Enterprises June 17, 201032%41%-

Results

Iowa's 3rd congressional district election, 2010
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Leonard Boswell (inc.) 122,147 50.73
Republican Brad Zaun 111,92546.49
Socialist Workers Rebecca Williamson6,2582.60
Write-ins4260.18
Total votes240,756 100.00
Democratic hold

District 4

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Campaign

Though Republican Congressman Tom Latham represents a centrist district, he has never had much trouble winning re-election since he was first elected in 1994. This year, Congressman Latham faced the Democratic nominee, Bill Maske, a school superintendent, and independent candidate Dan Lensing. Latham was never in peril of losing his seat and managed to crush Maske and Lensing to win a ninth term in Congress.

Results

Iowa's 4th congressional district election, 2010
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tom Latham (inc.) 152,588 65.62
Democratic Bill Maske74,30031.95
Independent Dan Lensing5,4992.36
Write-ins1320.07
Total votes232,519 100.00
Republican hold

District 5

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Campaign

Congressman Steve King, a Republican, represents the most conservative district in Iowa, which is rooted in the staunchly conservative areas of western Iowa. King is an outspoken conservative seeking his fifth term in Congress, and he faced Democrat Matthew Campbell in the general election. Though Democrats had high hopes for Campbell’s campaign, he was ultimately not able to beat back the conservative tendencies of the district and lost to King in a landslide.

Results

Iowa's 5th congressional district election, 2010
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Steve King (inc.) 128,363 65.75
Democratic Matthew Campbell63,16032.35
Independent Martin James Monroe3,6221.86
Write-ins940.05
Total votes195,239 100.00
Republican hold

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  2. Haas, Karen L. (June 3, 2011). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives . Retrieved November 12, 2019.