(Spirit Lake)--Iowans will have divided government for at least the next two years. While Democrats won the governor’s race on Tuesday, Republicans still hold majorities in the House and Senate. Incumbent 5th District State Senator Dave Rowley of Spirit Lake was one of the Republicans winning re-election. Rowley defeated No Party candidate Rachel Gravert by a margin of 75 to 25 percent. Rowley says the poor showing by Republicans overall on Tuesday was due to several factors.
Rowley says he’s confident Republicans can work with incoming Democrat Governor Rob Sand.
Rowley says he thinks Republicans will also be able to advance their agenda.
Democrats gained 11 seats in the House but the GOP will still have a 56-44 majority. Republicans lost only one seat in the Senate and will have an edge of 32 to 18. Rowley was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in February. He announced last month he was cancer free.
