2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa

none 2014 Iowa elections February 2026 December 2013 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa Iowa Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa 2016 All 4 Iowa seats to the United States House of Representatives 2014 11 4 Republican Party (United States) 2 3 1 595,865 53.19% 5.92% Democratic Party (United States) 2 1 1 509,189 45.45% 4.81% 270px District results 270px County results Republican #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #d40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the four U.S. representatives from the state of Iowa, one from each of the state's four congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including governor of Iowa and United States Senate. Primary elections were held on June 4, 2014. As no candidate won more than 35% of the vote in the 3rd district Republican primary, that nomination was decided at a party convention on June 21. 2 Overview 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowahttp://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=StateRaces%5EFederal%20%2F%20Statewide%20Races%5E84&ElectionID=84 Iowa Election Results December 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141213012027/http://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=StateRaces%5EFederal%20%2F%20Statewide%20Races%5E84&ElectionID=84 December 13, 2014 dead mdy-all PartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Republican 595,865 53.19% 2 3 +1 Democratic 509,189 45.45% 2 1 -1 Libertarian 9,054 0.81% 0 0 - Independents 4,360 0.39% 0 0 — Write-ins 1,866 0.17% 0 0 — Totals 1,120,334 100.00% 4 4 - By district Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 147,762 51.07% 141,145 48.79% 399 0.14% 289,306 100% Republican gainDistrict 2 129,455 47.36% 143,431 52.48% 443 0.16% 273,329 100% Democratic holdDistrict 3 148,814 52.76% 119,109 42.23% 14,143 5.01% 282,066 100% Republican holdDistrict 4 169,834 61.62% 105,504 38.28% 295 0.11% 275,633 100% Republican holdTotal 595,865 53.19% 509,189 45.45% 15,280 1.36% 1,120,334 100% District 1 2014 Iowa's 1st congressional district election Iowa presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa#District 1 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa#District 1 2016 x150px File:Rod Blum 114th congress photo (cropped).jpg Rod Blum Republican Party (US) 147,762 51.1% File:Patmurphy (cropped).jpg Pat Murphy Democratic Party (US) 141,145 48.8% 2014 IA-1.svg 200px County resultsBlum: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70%Vernon: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representatives Bruce Braley Democratic Party (US) Rod Blum Republican Party (US) Iowa's 1st congressional district Democratic Representative Bruce Braley won re-election in 2012. He did not run for re-election in 2014, as he instead ran for the United States Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Tom Harkin, who was retiring.http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/07/bruce-braley-will-run-for-harkins-senate-seat https://archive.today/20130408232039/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/07/bruce-braley-will-run-for-harkins-senate-seat dead April 8, 2013 Bruce Braley will run for Harkin's Senate seat February 7, 2013 February 8, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Pat Murphy, state representative and former Speaker of the Iowa House of Representativeshttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/13/former-iowa-house-speaker-pat-murphy-announces-candidacy-for-congress/article https://archive.today/20130408022914/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/13/former-iowa-house-speaker-pat-murphy-announces-candidacy-for-congress/article dead April 8, 2013 Former Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy announces candidacy for Congress Noble Jason The Des Moines Register February 13, 2013 October 16, 2013 Eliminated in primary Swati Dandekar, member of the Iowa Utilities Board and former state senatorhttp://thegazette.com/2013/07/23/dandekar-joins-democratic-field-in-iowa-1st-district/ Iowa 1st District Democrat Dandekar runs as 'testament to American Dream' Lynch James Q. The Gazette July 23, 2013 October 16, 2013 Anesa Kajtazovic, state representativehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/20/state-rep-kajtazovic-will-run-for-congress-in-ne-iowa/article https://archive.today/20131017100141/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/20/state-rep-kajtazovic-will-run-for-congress-in-ne-iowa/article dead October 17, 2013 State Rep. Anesa Kajtazovic will run for Congress in NE Iowa Noble Jason The Des Moines Register August 20, 2013 October 16, 2013 Dave O'Brien, attorney and candidate for Iowa's 6th congressional district in 1988http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/07/10/democrat-dave-obrien-running-for-congress/article https://archive.today/20130711200733/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/07/10/democrat-dave-obrien-running-for-congress/article dead July 11, 2013 Democrat Dave O'Brien running for Congress Jacobs Jennifer The Des Moines Register July 10, 2013 October 16, 2013 Monica Vernon, Cedar Rapids city councilwomanhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/04/cedar-rapids-businesswoman-enters-congressional-race/article https://archive.today/20131017100205/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/04/cedar-rapids-businesswoman-enters-congressional-race/article dead October 17, 2013 Cedar Rapids businesswoman enters congressional race Jacobs Jennifer The Des Moines Register June 4, 2013 October 16, 2013 Declined Bruce Braley, incumbent U.S. representative (running for U.S. Senate) Jeff Danielson, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/04/waterloo-democrat-jeff-danielson-wont-run-for-higher-office Waterloo Democrat Jeff Danielson won't run for higher office June 4, 2013 June 12, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs https://archive.today/20130620223546/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/04/waterloo-democrat-jeff-danielson-wont-run-for-higher-office June 20, 2013 dead mdy-all Pam Jochum, state senatorhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6040/exclusive-pam-jochum-not-running-for-congress-may-run-for-governor Exclusive: Pam Jochum not running for Congress, may run for governor February 11, 2013 February 11, 2013 Bleeding Heartland Liz Mathis, state senatorhttp://www.kcrg.com/home/top-9/State-Sen-Liz-Mathis-Wont-Seek-Braleys-Congressional-Seat--201759061.html State Sen. Liz Mathis Won't Seek Braley's Congressional Seat April 6, 2013 October 16, 2013 KCRG-TV Rick Smith https://web.archive.org/web/20131017141358/http://www.kcrg.com/home/top-9/State-Sen-Liz-Mathis-Wont-Seek-Braleys-Congressional-Seat--201759061.html October 17, 2013 dead Tyler Olson, state representative and former chairman of the Iowa Democratic Partyhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6291/scott-brennan-to-replace-tyler-olson-as-iowa-democratic-party-chair Scott Brennan to replace Tyler Olson as Iowa Democratic Party chair (updated) June 11, 2013 October 17, 2013 Bleeding Heartlandhttp://whotv.com/2013/07/09/its-official-olson-running-for-governor/ IT'S OFFICIAL: Olson Running For Governor July 9, 2013 October 17, 2013 WHO-DT Kelly Maricle Steve Sodders, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/03/31/steve-sodders-wont-run-for-congress-in-2014 https://archive.today/20130620234423/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/03/31/steve-sodders-wont-run-for-congress-in-2014 dead June 20, 2013 Steve Sodders won't run for Congress in 2014 March 31, 2013 June 12, 2013 The Des Moines Register Endorsements Swati Dandekar State officials Patty Judge, former lieutenant governor of Iowahttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6379/ia01-patty-judge-advising-swati-dandekars-campaign IA-01: Patty Judge advising Swati Dandekar's campaign July 29, 2013 October 17, 2013 Bleeding Heartland October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017115440/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6379/ia01-patty-judge-advising-swati-dandekars-campaign dead Anesa Kajtazovic State legislators Jeff Danielson, state senatorhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6419/quick-hits-on-the-five-democratic-candidates-in-ia01 Quick hits on the five Democratic candidates in IA-01 August 14, 2013 October 17, 2013 Bleeding Heartland October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017115532/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6419/quick-hits-on-the-five-democratic-candidates-in-ia01 dead Don Shoultz, former state representative Labor unions United Food and Commercial Workershttp://thegazette.com/notes/government/20131024/food-workers-union-endorses-kajtazovic-in-iowa-1st-district-race/ Food workers union endorses Kajtazovic in Iowa 1st District race October 24, 2013 October 24, 2013 The Gazette James Q. Lynch https://web.archive.org/web/20131029214418/http://thegazette.com/notes/government/20131024/food-workers-union-endorses-kajtazovic-in-iowa-1st-district-race/ October 29, 2013 dead Organizations WUFPAChttp://thegazette.com/notes/government/20131211/kajtazovic-endorsed-by-under-40-pac/ Kajtazovic endorsed by 'Under 40′ PAC December 11, 2013 February 11, 2014 The Gazette James Q. Lynch https://web.archive.org/web/20140223000340/http://thegazette.com/notes/government/20131211/kajtazovic-endorsed-by-under-40-pac/ February 23, 2014 dead Individuals Tim Dwight, former NFL player and president of the Iowa Solar/Small Wind Energy Trade Associationhttps://twitter.com/AnesaKajtazovic/status/390138730549219328 Proud to have Tim Dwight's endorsement... October 15, 2013 October 17, 2013 Twitter Anesa Kajtazovic Zach Wahls, LGBT rights activisthttp://jdeeth.blogspot.com/2013/10/names-more-than-numbers.html Names More Than Numbers October 15, 2013 October 17, 2013 The John Deeth Blog Deeth John Pat Murphy Labor unions AFSCME Iowa Council 61http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6431/ia01-pat-murphy-rolls-out-another-labor-endorsement IA-01: Pat Murphy rolls out another labor endorsement August 21, 2013 Bleeding Heartland October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017115555/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6431/ia01-pat-murphy-rolls-out-another-labor-endorsement dead Communication Workers of America Iowa State Council Dubuque Letter Carriers Local 257 Great Plains Laborers' District Council International Union of Operating Engineers Local 234 Iowa State Association of Letter Carriers Iowa Statewide American Postal Workers Union Iowa Statewide United Transportation Union (SMART Union) Retail Wholesale & Department Store Union Local 110 Statewide Ironworkers Labor Union Local 89 Teamsters Local 90 Teamsters Local 120 Monica Vernon State legislators Jean Hall Lloyd-Jones, former state senator Labor unions Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Councilhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6496/ia01-first-labor-endorsement-for-monica-vernon IA-01: First labor endorsement for Monica Vernon September 27, 2013 October 17, 2013 Bleeding Heartland October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017115517/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6496/ia01-first-labor-endorsement-for-monica-vernon dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SwatiDandekar AnesaKajtazovic PatMurphy DaveO'Brien MonicaVernon UndecidedLoras CollegeLoras College May 14–15, 2014 300 ± 5.7% 11% 9% 35% 3% 11% 30%Loras CollegeLoras College April 10–11, 2014 300 ± 5.7% 9% 11% 30% 6% 9% 35%Myers Research (D-Murphy)Myers Research (D-Murphy) February 11–13, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 13% 11% 36% 8% 17% 15% Results Democratic primary resultshttp://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=StateRaces^Federal%20/%20Statewide%20Races^83&ElectionID=83 OFFICIAL RESULTS June 3, 2014 Primary Election Iowa Secretary of State July 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140608014224/http://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=StateRaces%5EFederal%20%2F%20Statewide%20Races%5E83&ElectionID=83 June 8, 2014 dead mdy-all Pat Murphy Democratic Party (United States) 10,189 36.7 Monica Vernon Democratic Party (United States) 6,559 23.6 Swati Dandekar Democratic Party (United States) 5,076 18.3 Anesa Kajtazovic Democratic Party (United States) 4,067 14.7 Dave O'Brien Democratic Party (United States) 1,846 6.7 Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 18 0.0 27,755 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rod Blum, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2012http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/03/27/dubuque-republican-rod-blum-to-run-for-congress-a-second-time https://archive.today/20130620234335/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/03/27/dubuque-republican-rod-blum-to-run-for-congress-a-second-time dead June 20, 2013 Dubuque Republican Rod Blum to run for Congress a second time March 27, 2013 June 12, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Eliminated in primary Gail Boliver, attorneyhttp://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/566372/Marshalltown-attorney-running-for-U-S--Congress.html Marshalltown attorney running for U.S. Congress December 7, 2013 January 20, 2014 The Times-Republican Andrew Potter Steve Rathje, businessmanhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/15/cedar-rapids-businessman-rathje-announces-run-for-congress/article https://archive.today/20130408022541/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/15/cedar-rapids-businessman-rathje-announces-run-for-congress/article dead April 8, 2013 Cedar Rapids businessman Rathje announces run for Congress February 15, 2013 March 4, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jason Noble Withdrawn Walt Rogers, state representativehttp://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/update-walt-rogers-says-he-ll-run-for-u-s/article_3b8da41a-2aeb-11e3-b258-0019bb2963f4.html UPDATE: Walt Rogers says he'll run for U.S. House October 2, 2013 October 16, 2013 The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courierhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/02/27/surprise-walt-rogers-drops-out-of-1st-district-congressional-race/article?nclick_check=1 https://archive.today/20140228182705/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/02/27/surprise-walt-rogers-drops-out-of-1st-district-congressional-race/article?nclick_check=1 dead February 28, 2014 Surprise! Walt Rogers drops out of 1st District congressional race February 27, 2014 February 28, 2014 Des Moines Register Declined Ben Lange, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6308/ia01-lange-out-blum-takes-first-shot-at-paulsen IA-01: Lange out, Blum takes first shot at Paulsen June 25, 2013 October 16, 2013 Bleeding Heartland October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017115520/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6308/ia01-lange-out-blum-takes-first-shot-at-paulsen dead Paul Pate, former mayor of Cedar Rapids, former Iowa Secretary of State and former state senator (running for secretary of state)http://thegazette.com/2013/11/18/pate-says-he-wont-seek-iowa-u-s-house-1st-district-seat/ Pate says he won't seek Iowa U.S. House 1st District seat November 18, 2013 November 18, 2013 The Gazette James Q. Lynch Kraig Paulsen, Speaker of the Iowa House of Representativeshttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/07/iowa-house-speaker-kraig-paulsen-will-not-run-for-congress/article https://archive.today/20130810012437/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/07/iowa-house-speaker-kraig-paulsen-will-not-run-for-congress/article dead August 10, 2013 Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen will not run for Congress August 7, 2013 October 16, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jason Noble Renee Schulte, former state representativehttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6568/exclusive-renee-schulte-not-running-in-ia01 Exclusive: Renee Schulte not running in IA-01 November 7, 2013 November 18, 2013 Bleeding Heartland January 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123040615/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6568/exclusive-renee-schulte-not-running-in-ia01 dead Endorsements Rod Blum Individuals Steve Forbes, publishing executive and candidate for president in 1996 and 2000http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/12/30/iowa-congressional-candidate-rod-blum-wins-endorsement-of-steve-forbes/article https://archive.today/20140104230601/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/12/30/iowa-congressional-candidate-rod-blum-wins-endorsement-of-steve-forbes/article dead January 4, 2014 Iowa congressional candidate Rod Blum wins endorsement of Steve Forbes December 30, 2013 January 4, 2013 Des Moines Register Noble Jason Steve Rathje Individuals Leon Mosley, former co-chair of the Republican Party of Iowahttp://coralvillecourier.typepad.com/community/2013/03/leon-mosley-endorses-steve-rathje-for-congress.html Leon Mosley endorses Steve Rathje for Congress March 21, 2013 October 17, 2013 Coralville Courier Walt Rogers U.S. senators Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator and candidate for president in 2012http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6524/ia01-rick-santorum-and-several-state-legislators-backing-walt-rogers IA-01: Rick Santorum and several state legislators backing Walt Rogers October 14, 2013 October 17, 2013 Bleeding Heartland October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017115523/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6524/ia01-rick-santorum-and-several-state-legislators-backing-walt-rogers dead U.S. representatives Jim Nussle, former U.S. representative and nominee for governor in 2006http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/20/former-iowa-congressmen-nussle-tauke-endorse-walt-rogers-for-1st-district-seat/article https://archive.today/20140120175137/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/20/former-iowa-congressmen-nussle-tauke-endorse-walt-rogers-for-1st-district-seat/article dead January 20, 2014 Former Iowa Congressmen Nussle, Tauke, endorse Walt Rogers for 1st District race William Petroski Des Moines Register January 20, 2014 January 20, 2014 Tom Tauke, former U.S. representative State legislators Dean Fisher, state representative Bob Hager, former state representative Lance Horbach, former state representative Dave Maxwell, state representative Brian Moore, state representative Dan Rasmussen, former state representative Quentin Stanerson, state representative Organizations GOPAChttp://atr.rollcall.com/gopac-endorses-four-house-candidates/ GOPAC Endorses Four House Candidates Emily Cahn Roll Call February 5, 2014 February 6, 2014 February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221165519/http://atr.rollcall.com/gopac-endorses-four-house-candidates/ dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RodBlum GailBoliver SteveRathje UndecidedLoras CollegeLoras College May 15, 2014 300 ± 5.65% 31% 2% 16% 51%Loras College April 8–9, 2014 300 ± 5.65% 17% 2% 12% 69% Results Republican primary results Rod Blum Republican Party (United States) 16,886 54.9 Steve Rathje Republican Party (United States) 11,420 37.1 Gail Boliver Republican Party (United States) 2,413 7.9 Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 42 0.1 30,761 100.0 General election Endorsements Pat Murphy (D) Labor unions American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees American Postal Workers Union Communication Workers of America International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Union of Operating Engineers Laborers' International Union of North America National Association of Letter Carriers Retail Wholesale & Department Store Union United Transportation Union Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC Chairman Israel Announces First 35 Districts In Red To Blue Program, Historic High For Women http://dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_chairman_israel_announces_first_35_districts_in_red_to_blue_program_hi/ dccc.org DCCC 16 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140611202206/http://dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_chairman_israel_announces_first_35_districts_in_red_to_blue_program_hi/ 11 June 2014 3 March 2014 Rod Blum (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104195118/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 4 November 2014 Individuals Steve Forbes, publishing executive and candidate for president in 1996 and 2000 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatMurphy (D) RodBlum (R) UndecidedLoras CollegeLoras College October 21–24, 2014 282 ± 5.9% 42% 44% 14%New York Times/CBS News Battleground TrackerNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 633 ± 7.0% 47% 39% 14%The Polling Company (R-Blum)The Polling Company (R-Blum) October 1–2, 2014 300 – 39% 40% 21%Loras CollegeLoras College September 2–5, 2014 300 ± 5.6% 35% 33% 32%The Polling Company (R-Blum)http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/the-polling-company-inc-womantrend-r-blum-20177 The Polling Company (R-Blum) August 23, 2014 August 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140826043544/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/the-polling-company-inc-womantrend-r-blum-20177 dead August 11–12, 2014 401 ± 4.9% 40% 35% 24%Myers Research (D-Murphy)Myers Research (D-Murphy) July 31–August 4, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 51% 40% 8% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014TossupNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Tossup October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Lean D October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Tossup November 4, 2014 Results Iowa's 1st congressional district, 2014https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/2014/general/canvsummary.pdf 2014 General election canvass summary Iowa Secretary of State January 14, 2023 Republican Party (United States) Rod Blum 147,762 51.1 Democratic Party (United States) Pat Murphy 141,145 48.8 n/a Write-ins 399 0.1 289,306 100 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 2 2014 Iowa's 2nd congressional district election Iowa presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa#District 2 2012 2014 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa#District 2 2016 x150px File:Dave Loebsack official photo (cropped).jpg Dave Loebsack Democratic Party (US) 143,431 52.5% File:Iowa State Senator, Mariannette Miller-Meeks (cropped).jpg Mariannette Miller-Meeks Republican Party (US) 129,455 47.4% 2014 IA-2.svg 230px County resultsLoebsack: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% Peters: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack Democratic Party (US) Dave Loebsack Democratic Party (US) Iowa's 2nd congressional district Democratic representative Dave Loebsack had represented Iowa's 2nd district since 2007. He was elected to a fourth term in 2012 against Republican John Archer with 56% of the vote. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dave Loebsack, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Dave Loebsack (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 17,154 99.3 Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 117 0.7 17,371 100 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ophthalmologist, former director of the Iowa Department of Public Health and nominee for the seat in 2008 and 2010Miller-Meeks announces she'll seek US House seat http://www.kwwl.com/story/24804700/miller-meeks-announces-shell-seek-us-house-seat https://archive.today/20140301045212/http://www.kwwl.com/story/24804700/miller-meeks-announces-shell-seek-us-house-seat dead March 1, 2014 KWWL 27 February 2014 Eliminated in primary Mark Lofgren, state representativehttp://muscatinejournal.com/news/local/government-and-politics/lofgren-announces-bid-for-loebsack-s-seat/article_64ad6dcd-c514-5308-a9de-075d687d1da5.html Lofgren announces bid for Loebsack's seat Ferguson Mike Muscatine Journal June 25, 2013 October 16, 2013 Matthew C. WaldrenGOP operatives pointing to congressional run as Miller-Meeks resigns public health post http://thegazette.com/2014/01/09/miller-meeks-resigns-as-iowa-public-health-director/ KWWL January 9, 2014 March 21, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkLofgren MariannetteMiller-Meeks Matthew C.Waldren UndecidedLoras CollegeLoras College May 13–14, 2014 300 ± 5.65% 12% 36% — 52%Loras College April 9–10, 2014 300 ± 5.65% 11% 18% 1% 70% Results Republican primary results Mariannette Miller-Meeks Republican Party (United States) 15,043 49.4 Mark S. Lofgren Republican Party (United States) 11,634 38.2 Matthew C. Waldren Republican Party (United States) 3,746 12.3 Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 52 0.1 30,475 100.0 General election Endorsements Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DaveLoebsack (D) MariannetteMiller-Meeks (R) UndecidedLoras College October 21–24, 2014 279 ± 5.85% 51% 38% 11%New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 552 ± 7.0% 49% 35% 16%Loras College September 2–5, 2014 300 ± 5.6% 49% 32% 19%The Tarrance Group (R-Miller-Meeks)The Tarrance Group (R-Miller-Meeks) August 3–5, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 45% 42% 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLean D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D October 30, 2014RCPLean D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLean D November 4, 2014 Results Iowa's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Dave Loebsack (incumbent) 143,431 52.5 Republican Party (United States) Mariannette Miller-Meeks 129,455 47.4 n/a Write-ins 443 0.1 273,329 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2014 Iowa's 3rd congressional district election Iowa presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa#District 3 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa#District 3 2016 150x150px File:David Young official congressional photo (cropped).jpg David Young Republican Party (US) 148,814 52.8% File:Staci Appel - Official Portrait - 82nd GA (cropped).jpg Staci Appel Democratic Party (US) 119,109 42.2% 2014 IA-3.svg 200px County resultsYoung: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% Appel: #b4c7ec 40–50% U.S. Representative Tom Latham Republican Party (US) David Young Republican Party (US) Iowa's 3rd congressional district Prior to the 2012 elections, Republican Representative Tom Latham and Democratic Representative Leonard Boswell were redistricted into the same district. Though Barack Obama carried the district in the 2012 presidential election, Latham defeated Boswell. Latham planned to retire in 2014.Blake Aaron Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa) won't seek reelection https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/12/17/rep-tom-latham-r-iowa-wont-seek-reelection/ December 17, 2013 Washington Post December 17, 2013 Republican primary Candidates Nominee David Young, former chief of staff to Senator Chuck Grassley and former candidate for the U.S. Senatehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/02/u-s-senate-candidate-david-young-changes-gears-will-run-for-congress-instead/article https://archive.today/20140102201955/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/02/u-s-senate-candidate-david-young-changes-gears-will-run-for-congress-instead/article dead January 2, 2014 U.S. Senate candidate David Young changes gears, will run for Congress instead January 2, 2014 January 2, 2014 Des Moines Register Jason Noble Eliminated in primary Robert Cramer, bridge construction contractor and chairman of the board of The Family Leaderhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/17/gops-robert-cramer-jumps-into-des-moines-area-u-s-house-race/article https://archive.today/20140120175152/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/17/gops-robert-cramer-jumps-into-des-moines-area-u-s-house-race/article dead January 20, 2014 GOP's Robert Cramer jumps into Des Moines-area U.S. House race Jennifer Jacobs Des Moines Register January 17, 2014 January 20, 2014 Joe Grandanette, teacher and business ownerhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6610/ia03-primary-challenger-for-latham-more-endorsements-for-appel IA-03: Primary challenger for Latham, more endorsements for Appel Bleeding Heartland December 4, 2013 December 5, 2013 December 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131219012541/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6610/ia03-primary-challenger-for-latham-more-endorsements-for-appel dead Matt Schultz, Iowa Secretary of State Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Associationhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/16/republican-monte-shaw-joins-race-for-des-moines-area-u-s-house-seat/article https://archive.today/20140120175144/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/16/republican-monte-shaw-joins-race-for-des-moines-area-u-s-house-seat/article dead January 20, 2014 Republican Monte Shaw joins race for Des Moines-area U.S. House seat Jennifer Jacobs Des Moines Register January 16, 2014 January 20, 2014 Brad Zaun, state senator and nominee in 2010http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/13/state-sen-brad-zaun-ill-enter-3rd-congressional-district-race-soon/article https://archive.today/20140120175159/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/13/state-sen-brad-zaun-ill-enter-3rd-congressional-district-race-soon/article dead January 20, 2014 State Sen. Brad Zaun: I'll definitely enter 3rd Congressional District race soon William Petroski Des Moines Register January 13, 2014 January 20, 2014 Declined Jeff Ballenger, businessman and candidate for IA-05 in 2002http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/12/18/who-might-vie-for-lathams-seat-in-congress/article https://archive.today/20140120175150/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/12/18/who-might-vie-for-lathams-seat-in-congress/article dead January 20, 2014 Who might vie for Latham's seat in Congress? Jennifer Jacobs Des Moines Register December 19, 2013 December 19, 2013 Jake Chapman, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/20/state-sen-jake-chapman-r-adel-says-hell-back-matt-schultz-for-3rd-district-congress/article https://archive.today/20140120175140/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/20/state-sen-jake-chapman-r-adel-says-hell-back-matt-schultz-for-3rd-district-congress/article dead January 20, 2014 State Sen. Jake Chapman, R-Adel, says he'll back Matt Schultz for 3rd District Congress William Petroski Des Moines Register January 20, 2014 January 20, 2014 Peter Cownie, state representative Joni Ernst, state senator (running for the U.S. Senate) Brenna Findley, legal counsel for Governor Branstad and nominee for attorney general in 2010http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/02/03/gops-brenna-findley-rules-out-run-for-congress-this-year/article https://archive.today/20140203224920/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/02/03/gops-brenna-findley-rules-out-run-for-congress-this-year/article dead February 3, 2014 GOP's Brenna Findley rules out run for Congress this year Des Moines Register Jacobs Jennifer February 3, 2014 February 3, 2014 David Fischer, vice-chair of the Republican Party of Iowahttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/17/gops-david-fischer-seeks-party-nomination-to-run-for-sen-dennis-blacks-seat/article https://archive.today/20140120175137/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/17/gops-david-fischer-seeks-party-nomination-to-run-for-sen-dennis-blacks-seat/article dead January 20, 2014 GOP's David Fischer seeks party nomination to run for Sen. Dennis Black's seat William Petroski Des Moines Register January 17, 2014 January 20, 2014 Steve Gaer, mayor of West Des Moines Chris Hagenow, state representativehttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6657/ia03-young-in-schultz-probably-in-whitver-and-hagenow-out IA-03: Young in, Schultz probably in, Whitver and Hagenow out Bleeding Heartland January 2, 2013 January 4, 2013 January 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140105015513/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6657/ia03-young-in-schultz-probably-in-whitver-and-hagenow-out dead Mary Ann Hanusa, state representativehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/21/state-rep-mary-ann-hanusa-will-not-run-for-congress/article https://archive.today/20140122025144/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/21/state-rep-mary-ann-hanusa-will-not-run-for-congress/article dead January 22, 2014 State Rep. Mary Ann Hanusa will not run for Congress Jason Noble Des Moines Register January 21, 2014 January 21, 2014 Mark Jacobs, former CEO of Reliant Energy (running for the U.S. Senate) Jeff Lamberti, former president of the Iowa Senate and nominee in 2006 Tom Latham, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/12/17/breaking-republican-u-s-rep-tom-latham-wont-seek-re-election-in-2014/article https://archive.today/20131219180547/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/12/17/breaking-republican-u-s-rep-tom-latham-wont-seek-re-election-in-2014/article dead December 19, 2013 The des Moines Register | des Moines, Iowa, News and Sports Isaiah McGee, Waukee city councilmanhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6644/new-ia03-republican-candidate-speculation-thread New IA-03 Republican candidate speculation thread December 24, 2013 December 27, 2013 Bleeding Heartland December 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228075153/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6644/new-ia03-republican-candidate-speculation-thread dead David Oman, businessman and candidate for governor in 1998http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140114/NEWS09/301140145/Republican-David-Oman-opts-against-run-Des-Moines-area-seat-Congress Republican David Oman opts against run for Des Moines-area seat in Congress Jennifer Jacobs Des Moines Register January 14, 2014 January 20, 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Kim Reynolds, lieutenant governor of Iowahttps://twitter.com/EdTibbetts/status/413088756711698432 Iowa Lt. Gov. @KimReynoldsIA... Ed Tibbetts Twitter December 17, 2013 December 19, 2013 Charles Schneider, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/06/iowa-state-sen-schneider-will-not-run-for-congress-many-others-still-weighing-bids/article https://archive.today/20140107054152/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/06/iowa-state-sen-schneider-will-not-run-for-congress-many-others-still-weighing-bids/article dead January 7, 2014 Iowa state Sen. Schneider will not run for Congress; many others still weighing bids Jason Noble Des Moines Register January 6, 2014 January 6, 2014 Brent Siegrist, former Speaker of the Iowa House of RepresentativesBelin Laura 2022-03-28 Experienced Iowa House Republican makes rookie mistake https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2022/03/27/experienced-iowa-house-republican-makes-rookie-mistake/ 2024-06-06 Bleeding Heartland en Matt Strawn, former chairman of the Republican Party of Iowahttp://atr.rollcall.com/latham-marks-third-house-retirement-in-one-day/ Latham Marks Third House Retirement in One Day (Updated) Abby Livingston Emily Cahn Roll Call December 17, 2013 December 19, 2013 December 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220054755/http://atr.rollcall.com/latham-marks-third-house-retirement-in-one-day/ dead Rob Taylor, state representative Bob Vander Plaats, social conservative activist, candidate for governor in 2002, 2006 and 2010 and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006 Matthew Whitaker, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa and nominee for Treasurer of Iowa in 2002 (running for the U.S. Senate) Jack Whitver, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/02/state-sen-jack-whitver-wont-enter-gop-contest-for-lathams-seat/article https://archive.today/20140103161017/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/02/state-sen-jack-whitver-wont-enter-gop-contest-for-lathams-seat/article dead January 3, 2014 State Sen. Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, won't enter Iowa GOP contest for Latham's congressional seat Des Moines Register 2 January 2014 3 January 2014 Endorsements Robert Cramer Individuals Steve Deace, talk radio hosthttp://theiowarepublican.com/2014/cramer-campaign-hopes-to-unite-party-trumpets-deace-endorsement/ Cramer Campaign Hopes to Unite Party, Trumpets Deace Endorsement February 6, 2014 February 13, 2014 The Iowa Republican Kevin Hall https://web.archive.org/web/20140209024838/http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/cramer-campaign-hopes-to-unite-party-trumpets-deace-endorsement/ February 9, 2014 dead Matt Schultz U.S. senators Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator and candidate for president in 2012http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6719/how-much-can-santorum-help-matt-schultz-in-ia03 How much can Rick Santorum help Matt Schultz in IA-03? (updated) January 30, 2014 February 4, 2014 Bleeding Heartland February 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140204032720/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6719/how-much-can-santorum-help-matt-schultz-in-ia03 dead State legislators Jake Chapman, state senator Organizations FreedomWorkshttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/196642-freedomworks-backs-trio-of-house-candidates-in-contested/ FreedomWorks backs trio of House candidates January 28, 2014 February 4, 2014 The Hill Joseph Cameron Patriot Voices PAC David Young U.S. representatives Jim Ross Lightfoot, former U.S. representativehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/30/gops-david-young-endorsed-by-two-former-iowa-congressmen/article https://archive.today/20140204205822/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/30/gops-david-young-endorsed-by-two-former-iowa-congressmen/article dead February 4, 2014 GOP's David Young endorsed by two former Iowa congressmen Des Moines Register Jacobs Jennifer January 30, 2014 February 4, 2014 Tom Tauke, former U.S. representative State officials Richard Johnson, former state auditor Local officials Jerri Christman, Guthrie County auditorhttp://www.youngforiowa.com/david-young-campaign-announces-second-wave-of-endorsements-third-congressional-district-auditors David Young Campaign Announces Second Wave of Endorsements – Third Congressional District Auditors Young for Iowa February 11, 2014 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213233619/http://www.youngforiowa.com/david-young-campaign-announces-second-wave-of-endorsements-third-congressional-district-auditors February 13, 2014 dead Joan Kirk, Fremont County auditor Gene Krumm, Dallas County auditor Carol Robertson, Mills County auditor Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeMargin oferror RobertCramer JoeGrandanette MattSchultz MonteShaw DavidYoung BradZaun UndecidedLoras CollegeLoras College May 14, 2014 300 ± 5.65% 8% 2% 8% 5% 8% 17% 51%Loras College April 8–10, 2014 300 ± 5.65% 7% 2% 8% 5% 3% 17% 59% Results Republican primary results Brad Zaun Republican Party (United States) 10,522 24.7 Robert Cramer Republican Party (United States) 9,032 21.2 Matt Schultz Republican Party (United States) 8,464 19.9 Monte Shaw Republican Party (United States) 7,220 17.0 David Young Republican Party (United States) 6,604 15.5 Joe Grandanette Republican Party (United States) 661 1.6 Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 42 0.1 42,545 100.0 Convention The Republican nomination was decided by a convention after none of the six candidates reached the 35 percent threshold required to make the general election ballot. This was the second time in 50 years that a convention picked a nominee and the first time since 2002, when then-State Senator Steve King won a convention held in Iowa's 5th congressional district to decide the Republican nominee for Congress.Petroski William Iowa's 3rd Congressional District GOP race heads to convention http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/06/04/iowa-gop-third-congress/9943979/ 4 June 2014 Des Moines Register https://archive.today/20140605041506/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/06/04/iowa-gop-third-congress/9943979/ June 5, 2014 dead mdy-all A poll conducted by the conservative website Caffeinated Thoughts of 118 of the 513 delegates was held on June 9–10. David Young and Brad Zaun took 27% each, with Robert Cramer on 19%, Monte Shaw on 14%, Matt Schultz on 8% and Joe Grandanette on 3% with another 3% undecided. 34% chose Young as their second choice, with 17% choosing Cramer, Schultz or Zaun, 10% picking Shaw and 3% picking Grandanette with 8% undecided.David Young, Brad Zaun Lead Iowa 3rd District Delegate Poll http://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2014/06/david-young-brad-zaun-lead-iowa-3rd-district-delegate-poll/ 26 July 2014 Caffeinated Thoughts 14 June 2014 On June 21, in what was described as a "stunning upset", David Young won the nomination on the fifth ballot of the convention.Petroski William David Young wins 3rd District GOP nomination in stunning upset http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2014/06/21/iowa-young-david-congress/11216169/ 23 June 2014 The Des Moines Register 21 June 2014 https://archive.today/20140623171958/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2014/06/21/iowa-young-david-congress/11216169/ June 23, 2014 dead mdy-all On July 4, Zaun voiced his disappointment and suggested he would leave the Republican Party, leading some to encourage him to run for the seat as an independent. He had previously announced that he would introduce legislation to hold primary runoff elections instead of conventions.Republican some say was 'robbed' in election weighs abandoning GOP http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/07/04/zaun-hints-at-abandoning-gop/12232883/ September 4, 2014 The Des Moines Register July 4, 2014 On July 10, Zaun announced that despite his frustrations, he would not leave the Republican Party or run as an independent.Brad Zaun staying with GOP despite frustrations http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/07/10/brad-zaun-to-remain-republican/12496801/ September 4, 2014 The Des Moines Register July 10, 2014 Iowa Republican Convention, 2014http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/live-blog-third-district-special-nominating-convention/ Shocker: David Young wins GOP Nomination on Fifth Ballot The Iowa Republican 29 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140730025559/http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/live-blog-third-district-special-nominating-convention/ July 30, 2014 deadCandidateRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5David Young86 (16.8%)81 (15.8%)102 (19.9%)171 (33.3%)276 (53.8%)Brad Zaun130 (25.3%)157 (30.6%)188 (36.6%)206 (40.2%)221 (43.1%)Monte Shaw118 (23%)122 (23.8%)126 (24.6%)120 (23.4%) —Matt Schultz95 (18.5%)88 (17.2%)85 (16.6%) —Robert Cramer75 (14.6%)60 (11.7%) —Joe Grandanette7 (1.4%)2 (0.4%) —Abstentions2 (0.4%)3 (0.6%)12 (2.3%)16 (3.1%)16 (3.1%)Total513(100%)513(100%)513(100%)513(100%)513(100%) Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Staci Appel, former state senatorIsenstadt Alex 3 reps won't run again, shaking 2014 https://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/frank-wolf-virginia-2014-election-101243.html December 17, 2013 Politico December 17, 2013 Withdrawn Gabriel De La Cerda, former tire factory workerhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/04/15/des-moines-gabriel-de-la-cerda-to-seek-congressional-seat https://archive.today/20130620234434/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/04/15/des-moines-gabriel-de-la-cerda-to-seek-congressional-seat dead June 20, 2013 Des Moines' Gabriel De La Cerda to seek congressional seat April 15, 2013 June 12, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Michael Sherzan, businessmanhttp://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-democrat-sherzan-announces-bid-in-3rd-district/ Iowa: Democrat Sherzan Announces Bid in 3rd District February 11, 2013 February 11, 2013 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad May 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130508111447/http://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-democrat-sherzan-announces-bid-in-3rd-district/ deadhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/04/01/democrat-mike-sherzan-drops-congressional-bid/article https://archive.today/20130629000509/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/04/01/democrat-mike-sherzan-drops-congressional-bid/article dead June 29, 2013 Democrat Mike Sherzan drops congressional bid April 1, 2013 May 23, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Declined Leonard Boswell, former U.S. representativehttp://www.omaha.com/article/20131217/NEWS/131218887/1685 Tom Latham's decision to retire from U.S. House comes as bombshell to many Omaha.com December 18, 2013 December 19, 2013 December 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131219124040/http://www.omaha.com/article/20131217/NEWS/131218887/1685 dead Scott Brennan, chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party Frank Cownie, mayor of Des Moines Chet Culver, former governorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/02/12/democrat-chet-culver-i-wont-run-for-public-office-in-2014/article Democrat Chet Culver: I won't run for public office in 2014 Des Moines Register Jacobs Jennifer February 12, 2014 February 12, 2014 https://archive.today/20140212230651/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/02/12/democrat-chet-culver-i-wont-run-for-public-office-in-2014/article February 12, 2014 dead mdy-all Ed Fallon, former state representative, candidate for governor in 2006 and candidate for the seat in 2008 Michael Gronstal, Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate Jack Hatch, state senator (running for Governor)http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130124/NEWS09/301240074/Which-Iowa-Democrats-will-come-off-the-bench-to-fill-out-the-new-roster-?nclick_check=1 Which Iowa Democrats will come off the bench to fill out the new roster? Jennifer Jacobs Des Moines Register January 23, 2013 January 29, 2013 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/29/democrat-jack-hatch-to-formally-enter-iowa-governors-race-sept-17/article https://archive.today/20130904181247/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/29/democrat-jack-hatch-to-formally-enter-iowa-governors-race-sept-17/article dead September 4, 2013 Democrat Jack Hatch to formally enter Iowa governor's race Sept. 17 Jennifer Jacobs Des Moines Register August 29, 2013 December 19, 2013 Tom Henderson, attorney and chairman of the Polk County Democratic Party Tom Hockensmith, Polk County supervisor Michael Kiernan, former Des Moines city councilman and former chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party Bob Krause, former state representative, nominee for state treasurer in 1978, candidate for mayor of Waterloo in 1982 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010https://twitter.com/KObradovich/status/418776418751754240 Krause says Kathie Obradovich 2 January 2014 3 January 2014 Matt McCoy, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/16/democrat-matt-mccoy-says-no-to-congress-bid/article https://archive.today/20140120175152/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/16/democrat-matt-mccoy-says-no-to-congress-bid/article dead January 20, 2014 Democrat Matt McCoy says no to Congress bid Jennifer Jacobs Des Moines Register January 16, 2014 January 20, 2014 Andy McGuire, health insurance executive and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa in 2006 Janet Petersen, state representativehttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6636/janet-petersen-should-run-in-ia03-not-for-governor Janet Petersen should run in IA-03, not for governor Bleeding Heartland December 18, 2013 December 19, 2013 December 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220041923/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6636/janet-petersen-should-run-in-ia03-not-for-governor dead Dusky Terry, mayor of Earlham and candidate for Iowa Attorney General in 2006 Christie Vilsack, former First Lady of Iowa and nominee for Iowa's 4th congressional district in 2012http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140107/NEWS09/301070128/1056/news05?gcheck=1 Christie Vilsack donated to Appel campaign; will support her candidacy in 2014 Jason Noble Des Moines Register January 7, 2014 January 20, 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Tom Vilsack, United States Secretary of Agriculture and former governor of Iowa Results Democratic primary results Staci Appel Democratic Party (United States) 9,233 99.2 Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 75 0.8 9,308 100.0 General election Debate + 2014 Iowa's 3rd congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn David Young Staci Appel1 Sep. 11, 2014 Iowa Public Television Dean Borg C-SPAN P P Endorsements David Young (R) U.S. representatives Jim Ross Lightfoot, former U.S. representative Tom Tauke, former U.S. representative State officials Richard Johnson, former state auditor Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program Staci Appel (D) State legislators Marti Anderson, state senator Janet Petersen, state senator Labor unions American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program EMILY's Listhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6397/ia03-emilys-list-endorses-staci-appel IA-03: EMILY's List endorses Staci Appel Bleeding Heartland August 6, 2013 December 19, 2013 December 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220074440/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6397/ia03-emilys-list-endorses-staci-appel dead Individuals Christie Vilsack, former First Lady of Iowa and nominee for Iowa's 4th congressional district in 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidYoung (R) StaciAppel (D) EdwardWright (L) UndecidedLoras College October 21–24, 2014 280 ± 5.9% 46% 44% 0% 10%New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 653 ± 6.0% 40% 40% 1% 18%Remington ResearchRemington Research October 11–13, 2014 663 ± 3.8% 46% 42% 5% 7%Greenberg Quinlan RosnerGreenberg Quinlan Rosner October 1–2, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 42% 49% — 9%Greenberg Quinlan RosnerGreenberg Quinlan Rosner September 15–17, 2014 400 ± 5% 44% 47% — 9%Loras College September 2–5, 2014 300 ± 5.6% 34% 40% — 25% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTossup October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTossup November 4, 2014 Results Iowa's 3rd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) David Young 148,814 52.8 Democratic Party (United States) Staci Appel 119,109 42.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Edward Wright 9,054 3.2 Independent (United States) Bryan Jack Holder 4,360 1.5 n/a Write-ins 729 0.3 282,066 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2014 Iowa's 4th congressional district election Iowa presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa#District 4 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa#District 4 2016 x150px File:Steve King, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Steve King Republican Party (US) 169,834 61.6% File:3x4.svg Jim Mowrer Democratic Party (US) 105,504 38.3% 2014 IA-4.svg 230px County resultsKing: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% #b00600 80–90%Weaver: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Steve King Republican Party (US) Steve King Republican Party (US) Iowa's 4th congressional district Republican Representative Steve King won re-election in the 4th district in 2012, after serving in the now defunct IA 5. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Steve King, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Steve King (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 43,098 99.1 Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 382 0.9 43,480 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim Mowrer, veteran; former special assistant to the United States Under Secretary of the Armyhttp://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-democrat-to-challenge-steve-king/ Iowa: Democrat to Challenge Steve King April 8, 2013 June 12, 2013 Roll Call Abby Livingston June 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130624054746/http://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-democrat-to-challenge-steve-king/ dead Declined Christie Vilsack, former First Lady of Iowa and nominee for this seat in 2012http://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-christie-vilsack-announces-new-federal-gig-second-house-bid-unlikely/ Iowa: Christie Vilsack Announces New Federal Gig; Second House Bid Unlikely March 29, 2013 May 23, 2013 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz June 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130619080240/http://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-christie-vilsack-announces-new-federal-gig-second-house-bid-unlikely/ dead Results Democratic primary results Jim Mowrer Democratic Party (United States) 9,900 99.6 Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 42 0.4 9,942 100.0 General election Endorsements Jim Mowrer (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Debates Complete video of debate, October 23, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveKing (R) JimMowrer (D) UndecidedLoras College October 21–24, 2014 280 ± 5.85% 51% 39% 11%New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 484 ± 7.0% 49% 41% 10%The Polling Company (R-King)The Polling Company (R-King) October 1–2, 2014 407 ± 4.9% 51% 38% 11%DFM ResearchDFM Research September 20–23, 2014 450 ± 4.6% 46% 43% 11%Loras College September 2–5, 2014 300 ± 5.6% 47% 36% 17% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPLikely R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLikely R November 4, 2014 Results Iowa's 4th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Steve King (incumbent) 169,834 61.6 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Mowrer 105,504 38.3 n/a Write-ins 295 0.1 275,633 100.0 Republican Party (United States) See also 2014 United States House of Representatives elections 2014 United States elections References 30em External links U.S. House elections in Iowa, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Iowa 2014 United States House of Representatives