The 2008 Iowa House of Representatives election were held on November 4, 2008. The Iowa House, like the United States House of Representatives, is up for re-election in its entirety every two years. Prior to the election, the Democrats were in the majority - this marked the first time in 42 years that the Democrats had controlled both branches of the Iowa General Assembly and the Governor's Office. Democrats retained this majority following the 2008 elections.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Stateline | October 15, 2008
Overview Iowa House: pre-election Seats Democratic-held 54 Republican-held 46 Total 100
2006 Elections Democratic held and uncontested 10 Contested 84 Republican held and uncontested 6 Total 100
Iowa House: post-election Seats Democratic-held 56 Republican-held 44 Total 100
General election
See also Iowa Senate Iowa House of Representatives Iowa Senate elections, 2008 Iowa General Assembly Political party strength in U.S. states
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