Third District Rep. Leonard Boswell was the top fundraiser of Iowa’s U.S. House delegation so far during 2009, pulling in more than $300,000, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Boswell has raised $309,184 this year, with nearly 75 percent coming from Political Action Committees. As of June 30, the Des Moines Democrat had $296,451 cash on hand.
Next up with Republican Rep. Tom Latham of Ames, who has raised $299,180 this year, nearly half of which came from PACs. Latham has $303,241 cash on hand.
First District Democrat Bruce Braley has raised $298,614, nearly 60 percent from PACs. Braley has the most cash on hand of any of Iowa’s congressmen, with $348,125.
Republican Rep. Steve King brought in $200,956, with less than 20 percent coming from PACs. He has $216,301 cash on hand.
Bringing up the rear this quarter is Second District Rep. Dave Loebsack with $60,558, more than half of which came from PACs. Loebsack has $144,317 cash on hand.




