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Democrats flip 11 Iowa House seats, narrowing GOP control as Gov.-elect Sand prepares to take office
Republicans will retain control of both legislative chambers, but their margins have shrunk. With a new Democratic governor, Iowa’s election results set up a test of bipartisan governing.
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