The 1998 United States Senate election in Iowa was held November 3, 1998. Incumbent
Republican United States Senator Chuck Grassley sought re-election to a fourth term in the
United States Senate, running against former
State Representative
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David Osterberg, who won the
Democratic
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nomination unopposed. Grassley had not faced a competitive election since
1980
Events January
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; this year proved no different, and Grassley defeated Osterberg in a landslide.
Democratic primary
Candidates
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David Osterberg, former
State Representative
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Results
Republican primary
Candidates
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Chuck Grassley, incumbent
United States Senator
Results
General election
Results
See also
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1998 United States Senate elections
The 1998 United States Senate elections were held on November 3 and seen as an even contest between the Republican Party and Democratic Party. While the Democrats had to defend more seats up for election, Republican attacks on the morality of P ...
References
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1998
1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''.
Events January
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