Rep. Leonard Boswell smiles as he accepts the Democratic nomination for re-election to represent Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.


Boswell speaks to the crowd at his election night headquarters at the Hotel Fort Des Moines.

Supporters of Boswell’s challenger Ed Fallon watch the election returns at Fallon’s headquarters at the Raccoon River Brewing Company.

Ed Fallon chats with supporters shortly before conceding defeat to Boswell.

Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge introduces Boswell to the crowd at Boswell’s election night headquarters.

Television news crews crowded into the room for the 10 p.m. newscast announcing Boswell’s victory.

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Scott Brennan addresses the crowd at Boswell’s election night headquarters. Brennan congratulated Boswell and all of the Democrats who won victories in Tuesday’s primary elections.