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Race: Governor In the News:
Governor VilsackGovernor Vilsack
Gov. Tom Vilsack
(Democrat)

Doug GrossDoug Gross
Doug Gross
(Republican)

Four More Years for Vilsack
Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack is the projected winner of Iowa's gubernatorial race, based on early returns. The Democratic incumbent is expected to retain his seat, beating challenger Doug Gross by a decisive margin. Official results will be posted when available.
(11/05, 11:30pm EST)

Iowa Press: Campaign 2002
Complete coverage of the race for governor, Senate, House and other key political matters on the ballot this fall from the award-winning Iowa Press team. Includes searchable video, debate transcripts, background and voter information.
-- From Iowa Public Television

Vilsack, Gross Blast Bioengineered Crop Ban
Update: The Biotechnology Industry Organization [BIO], bowing to pressure from food processing companies and consumer groups, announced that it will ban the cultivation of certain genetically manipulated crops in specified areas of the country, including Iowa.

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack and Republican challenger Doug Gross immediately denounced the policy, saying it is not based on good science and will hurt Iowa farmers. (11/1)

Candidates Spar Over Budget, Leadership
RealVideo: Full coverage of the Oct. 12 Debate between Doug Gross and Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack.
-- From Iowa Public Television (10/12)

Vilsack, Gross Locked in Political Trench War
Update: Gov. Tom Vilsack (D) has been fighting for months to strengthen his position in the polls as he battles Doug Gross (R), a corporate lawyer and onetime chief of staff for former Gov. Terry Branstad.
(9/16)
 

Candidate Profile:
Tom Vilsack is well experienced in overcoming long odds. Currently locked in a political contest so fierce and so close it's been called the World War I of this election cycle, Vilsack can be comforted by the knowledge he's stared down worse situations and emerged victorious.

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Candidate Profile:
Before this year, Doug Gross was not a name known to most Iowans. But in the capital of Des Moines, Gross had long ago established himself as a power broker and behind-the-scenes force.

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