A leftward shift in political power in Iowa echoed the trend heard ’round the nation after the polls closed and the ballots were counted on election night. Democrats took certain control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Iowa two Republicans and three Democrats—including a surprise upset from Dem Dave Loebsack, who triumphed over the moderate Republican Jim Leach to claim the District 3 seat.

Leadership of the U.S. Senate was still hanging in the balance Wednesday morning, still hinging on close races in Montana and Virginia.

Here in Iowa, the governor’s seat went to Democrat Chet Culver, who edged out his opponent, U.S. Congressman Jim Nussle, by a 9-point margin. Democrats regained leadership of the Iowa House, as well as outright control of the Senate, which had been split between the parties for the past two years.

Look below for election results for national, state and Polk County races, and keep an eye on Cityview for ongoing post-election coverage.

Federal Races
U.S. Representative, District 1
Bruce Braley, Democrat

U.S. Representative, District 2
Dave Loebsack, Democrat

U.S. Representative, District 3
Leonard Boswell, Democrat

U.S. Representative, District 4
Tom Latham, Republican

U.S. Representative, District 5
Steve King, Republican

State Races
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Chet Culver and Patty Judge, Democrat

Secretary of State
Michael Mauro, Democrat

Auditor of State
David Vaudt, Republican

Treasurer of State
Michael Fitzgerald, Democrat

Secretary of Agriculture
Bill Northey, Republican

Attorney General
Tom Miller, Democrat

Iowa Senate, Central Iowa Races
Iowa Senate, District 31
Matt McCoy Democrat

Iowa Senate, District 33
Jack Hatch, Democrat

Iowa Senate, District 35
Larry Noble, Republican

Iowa Senate, District 37
Staci Appel, Democrat

Iowa Senate, District 39
Joe Bolkcom, Democrat

Iowa House of Representatives, Central Iowa Races
Iowa House of Representatives, District 61
Jo Oldson, Democrat

Iowa House of Representatives, District 62
Bruce Hunter, Democrat

Iowa House of Representatives, District 63
Scott Raecker, Republican

Iowa House of Representatives, District 64
Janet Petersen, Democrat

Iowa House of Representatives, District 65
Wayne Ford, Democrat

Iowa House of Representatives, District 66
Ako Abdul-Samad, Democrat

Iowa House of Representatives, District 67
Kevin McCarthy, Democrat

Iowa House of Representatives, District 68
Rick Olson, Democrat

Iowa House of Representatives, District 69
Walt Tomenga, Republican

Iowa House of Representatives, District 70
Carmine Boal, Republican

Iowa House of Representatives, District 71
Jim Van Engelenhoven, Republican

Iowa House of Representatives, District 72
Richard Arnold, Republican

Iowa House of Representatives, District 73
Jodi Tymeson, Republican

Iowa House of Representatives, District 74
Mark Davitt, Democrat

Polk County Races
Board of Supervisors, District 3
Tom Hockensmith, Democrat

Board of Supervisors, District 4
John F. Mauro, Democrat

Board of Supervisors, District 5
Angela Connolly, Democrat

County Treasurer
Mary Maloney, Democrat

County Recorder:
Julie Haggerty, Democrat

County Attorney
John Sarcone, Democrat

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