Two years after a Republican sweep, Democrats show they still have role in Iowa politics

[Omaha Steve]

DES MOINES (AP) — Two years after Republicans swept nearly all state and federal offices in Iowa, Democrats showed they still have some life in the state.

Republican Kim Reynolds was elected governor on Tuesday and the GOP maintained control of the Legislature, but Democrats beat two Republican congressional incumbents in winning three of the state's four U.S. House seats. It was a contrast to 2016, when President Donald Trump won the state by about nine percentage points and the GOP took three of four congressional seats.

Reynolds, who beat Democratic businessman Fred Hubbell, said she understood it was a close race. She pledged to meet with Hubbell to find common ground and work for the people who supported him.

"To all Iowans no matter who you might have supported or endorsed in this election, I want you to know I want to be your governor," she said. "We want Iowa to be the very best it can be. We want Iowans success to reach into every single corner of this state."

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[Wintryjade]

1. I swear Iowa use to be more liberal. Am I wrong?