The 2008 Iowa Senate election were held on November 4, 2008. The Senate seats for the twenty-five even-numbered districts were up for election. Senate terms are staggered such that half the membership is elected every two years, with each Senators serving a four-year term. Prior to the election, the Democrats were in the majority - marking the first time in 42 years that the Democrats had controlled both branches of the Iowa General Assembly and the Governor's Office. They expanded this majority by two seats in the 2008 elections.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Stateline | October 15, 2008
Overview Iowa Senate: pre-election Seats Democratic-held 30 Republican-held 20 Total 50
2006 Elections Democratic held and uncontested 19 Contested 20 Republican held and uncontested 11 Total 50
Iowa Senate: post-election Seats Democratic-held 32 Republican-held 18 Total 50 from the Iowa Secretary of State.
General election
See also United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa, 2008 Iowa Senate Iowa House of Representatives Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 Iowa General Assembly Political party strength in U.S. states
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