Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell released the following statement after 4th District Congressman Tom Latham announced that he would be changing residencies to challenge Boswell in the newly drawn 3rd District.

“I respect Tom's right to run in the newly-drawn 3rd District. The 2012 election is still a year and a half away, and while my campaign operation is humming, my focus is locked on delivering and fighting for the people of Iowa, and serving in my current Committee roles which are of great relevance to every Iowa constituent. It continues to be exciting to represent Polk County and this urban area of Iowa, but I also look forward to serving new-old constituents.  Growing up and raising a family in southern Iowa, this area has always held a special place in my heart and many of these future constituents are Iowans who know me as a farmer and a veteran, not just a Congressman. I have served nearly 70 percent of the people in the new 3rd district during my time in public service.”

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