Two statewide elected Democrats are conceding that Gov. Chet Culver is trailing former Republican Gov. Terry Branstad in his bid for a second term but they say the race will be close.
JOHNSTON, IOWA (AP) --
Attorney General Tom Miller and Secretary of State Michael Mauro say Culver is the underdog in the race but that his campaign has been energized by the lagging poll numbers.
Polls have shown Branstad with a double-digit edge over Culver.
Miller and Mauro say another race that will be close is Democrat Roxanne Conlin's bid to oust Republican Sen. Charles Grassley.
Both Miller and Mauro are on the ballot this fall.
Miller is facing a challenge from Republican Brenna Findley of Dexter. Mauro is being challenged by Matt Schultz of Council Bluffs.
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