Iowa

Outlook: Leans Democratic

7 Electoral Votes (7 in 2000)
Bush won in 2004 by 0.67%

In 2004, Iowa was one of the closest contests in the nation, with George W. Bush winning by a mere 0.67 percent. In 2000, the state had favored Gore, and Barack Obama will doubtless hope that the pendulum swings back into the Blue camp in November. Three of the Hawkeye State’s five congressmen are Democrats, with one senator from each party. Seven Electoral College votes are up for grabs here, making it a likely candidate for concerted efforts by both sides this year.