Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell released the following statement on the Iowa Legislature's approval of the first redistricting map. Governor Terry Branstad will need to approve the plan before it is official.

"I applaud the members of the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa State Senate for showing our nation why our redistricting process is the model that all others should follow. Everyones' actions and statements throughout this process are what people expect of their elected representatives. Special recognition is also due to the Iowa Legislative Services Agency, whose staff operated in these months in a manner that is beyond reproach."

"I am excited by the opportunity to serve the new 3rd Congressional District, pending Governor Branstad's approval. Following his signature, I look forward to immediately becoming acquainted and reacquainted with its 16 counties. While this district will certainly pose new challenges and challengers, I am accustomed to running very vigorous and modern political campaigns and will prepare accordingly. But for the remainder of the 112th Congress, I will continue fighting and delivering for the people of Iowa's current 3rd District, who I have enjoyed serving for the past eight years."

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