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The 2010 United States Senate election in Iowa will take place on November 2, 2010 along other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Chuck Grassley, the Republican incumbent, is running for re-election.
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Background
Incumbent Chuck Grassley is moderately popular, but his approval ratings have been gradually dropping and his disapproval ratings have been gradually climbing[1]. Although recent polls have suggested that he could be vulnerable, his seat is still regarded as "safe" for the Republicans.[2] He may face a primary challenge.[3] Grassley's staff overruled a possible retirement, saying he is running for reelection.[4] When questioned about a rumor that he might retire from the Senate to run for Governor, Grassley insisted that he is running for reelection, mentioning that he has had 12 fundraisers for reelection.[5]
Three Democrats have announced that they will seek the Democratic nomination thus far. One such challenger, former state representative and Iowa Department of Transportation official Bob Krause, has drawn attention for implying that Grassley had been in office too long, remarking to supporters in Des Moines: "As a good farmer, Sen. Grassley must recognize that 51 years, or 58 years at the end of his term, is a long time to go without rotating crops."[6] Krause and former state senator Tom Fiegen have both cited Grassley's support of deregulating the financial services industry as reasons for running. Krause has said, "Please remember that Farmer Grassley was one that opened the barn door and let the cow out at AIG,"[6] while Fiegen, a bankruptcy lawyer, has made reducing unemployment and tightening regulation of the financial services industry the cornerstones of his campaign.[7]
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan has said that he has recruited trial lawyer Roxanne Conlin to challenge Grassley. [8] Kiernan's virtual endorsement of Conlin prior to her announcement [9] has drawn the ire of party members as it is counter to party rules when there is more than one candidate from the party competing in a primary race.
Candidates
The Republican and Democratic primaries will be held on June 8, 2010.[10]
Republican
Announced
- Incumbent Senator Chuck Grassley of New Hartford[4]
Potential
- Hog farmer Bill Salier of Nora Springs[11]
Democratic Party
Announced
- Former U.S. Attorney and gubernatorial candidate Roxanne Conlin of Des Moines[12]
- Former State Representative Bob Krause of Fairfield[13]
- Former State Senator Tom Fiegen of Clarence[7]
- Sal Mohamed of Sioux City[14]
Potential
- Former Congressman Mike Blouin of Cedar Rapids[4]
- Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal of Council Bluffs[4]
Declined
- United States Secretary of Agriculture and Former Governor Tom Vilsack of Mount Pleasant[15]
- Governor Chet Culver of West Des Moines[16]
- Congressman Bruce Braley of Waterloo[17]
- Former First Lady of Iowa, Librarian & Teacher Christie Vilsack of Mount Pleasant[18]
Polling
Grassley (R) v. Conlin (D)
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Chuck Grassley | Roxanne Conlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| DailyKos/Research 2000 | October 12–14, 2009 | 51% | 39% |
Grassley (R) v. Fiegen (D)
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Chuck Grassley | Tom Fiegen |
|---|---|---|---|
| DailyKos/Research 2000 | October 12–14, 2009 | 54% | 31% |
Grassley (R) v. Krause (D)
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Chuck Grassley | Bob Krause |
|---|---|---|---|
| DailyKos/Research 2000 | October 12–14, 2009 | 52% | 35% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 22, 2009 | 56% | 30% |
References
- ^ http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollTrack.aspx?g=8bf1ca92-79c8-463f-868b-b4ea297f6acf
- ^ Chase Martyn (September 24, 2009). "Grassley could be vulnerable in 2010". The Iowa Independent. http://iowaindependent.com/20161/grassley-could-be-vulnerable-in-2010.
- ^ http://iowaindependent.com/13888/salier-grassley-could-be-primaried
- ^ a b c d http://iowaindependent.com/10486/grassley-running-for-re-election-in-2010
- ^ Aaron Blake (March 4, 2009). "Grassley denies interest in governor’s mansion". The Hill. http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2009/03/04/grassley-denies-interest-in-governor’s-mansion/.
- ^ a b Thomas Beaumont (March 29, 2009). "Democrat says Grassley has been in Senate too long". KCCI. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090329/NEWS09/903290336/1056.
- ^ a b http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/08/iowa-democrat-to-challenge-gra.html
- ^ http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/26/conlin-approached-about-senate-race-in-january
- ^ http://www.iptv.org/iowapress/transcript_detail.cfm?ipShowNum=3703
- ^ "3 Year Election Calendar". Iowa Secretary of State. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/electioninfo/3yrelectioncal.html. Retrieved November 28, 2009.
- ^ http://iowaindependent.com/18348/salier-renews-threat-of-grassley-primary
- ^ http://roxanneforiowa.com/
- ^ http://www.KrauseForIowa.com/
- ^ http://iowaindependent.com/13636/sal-mohamed-is-back
- ^ "Iowa Ex-Governor Picked for Agriculture Secretary". The New York Times. 2008-12-16. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/us/politics/17appoint.html?em. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
- ^ http://www.wqad.com/news/sns-ap-ia--culver-interview,0,3955278.story
- ^ http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/category/opinion/kathie-obradovich/#13242
- ^ http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2009/10/27/christie-vilsack-wont-run-for-senate/
External links
Campaign websites
Republican
Democratic
See also
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