2008 Races Map

Upper Midwest Region

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Iowa

Rep. Leonard Boswell

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Iowa's 3rd District

In 1996, Leonard was elected to the United States House of Representatives. Here he has continued his tradition of fighting for fiscal responsibility in government and pushing for a stronger educational system is an absolute priority for American families.

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Rep. Tom Latham

TARGETED REPUBLICAN
Iowa's 4th District

STRONG DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Rep. Latham will face a tough challenge from a strong Democratic candidate fighting for change.

Minnesota

Rep. Tim Walz

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Minnesota's 1st District

Congressman Tim Walz defeated Republican incumbent Gil Gutknecht with 52.8% of the vote, on a strong record of public service and a promise to change the way government works.

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DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Ashwin Madia
Minnesota's 3rd District

Ashwin Madia's experience as a U.S. Marine serving in Iraq, commitment to protecting the middle class and his solution oriented approach to government makes him an ideal candidate to move our country in a new direction.

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Rep. Michele Bachmann

TARGETED REPUBLICAN
Minnesota's 6th District

BACHMANN IS VULNERABLE
In 2006, she won by less than 10% of the vote.

Wisconsin

Rep. Steve Kagen

FRONTLINE DEMOCRAT
Wisconsin's 8th District

During a competitive three-way primary, Kagen ran an aggressive campaign, winning with nearly 50% of the vote, and later defeated the GOP nominee thanks to his lifetime of service in the district and his experience as a doctor.

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