Leonard Boswell

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Leonard Boswell

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 10, 1934
Date of Death Aug. 17, 2018 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Leonard Boswell holds a robust background in public service and military leadership. He began his career in local governance, serving on the Decatur County farmer's cooperative board and later in the Iowa Senate for three terms. Boswell transitioned to the national stage by running for the United States House of Representatives, eventually winning the 3rd District seat and serving multiple terms. His military experience includes a distinguished career in the Army, with tours in Vietnam and Europe, culminating in the rank of lieutenant colonel and numerous commendations. Boswell's educational foundation is rooted in his studies at Graceland University in Iowa.

Political Ideas

Leonard Boswell's political identity is marked by a deeply rooted commitment to military and veterans' issues, shaped by his extensive military career. His strategic philosophy appears to blend a principled advocacy for service members with a pragmatic approach to legislative negotiations, as evidenced by his reversal on term limits. Boswell's ideological positioning is intriguingly localized, focusing on protecting regional industrial interests through unexpected alliances. His rhetorical style likely emphasizes personal experience and community values, drawing from his long-standing role in local governance and military service.

Campaigns
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district, 2012

168,632 votes (43.60%)

Loss

Winner: Tom Latham

2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district election, 2010

122,147 votes (50.73%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district election, 2008

176,904 votes (56.40%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district election, 2006

115,769 votes (51.90%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 3rd District

55.20% of vote

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 3rd District

53.41% of vote

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 3rd District

62.80% of vote

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 3rd District

56.90% of vote

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 3rd District

49.35% of vote

Win