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Boswell, Fallon Lead Charge

By Bree'Ann Hildreth

Story Created: Jun 1, 2008 at 7:01 AM CST

Story Updated: Jun 1, 2008 at 7:02 AM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - Democratic primary rivals Leonard Boswell and Ed Fallon have both focused their arguments on bringing change in this year's election, making the case to voters that they can offer a new direction.

Their race in central Iowa's 3rd Congressional District was the most competitive on the ballot for the primary election, which will take place on Tuesday.

Fallon served seven terms in the House before losing a Democratic gubernatorial primary in 2006.

He made his name as a community activist before running for the Legislature.

Boswell was a career Army officer and served two terms in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot before returning to his southern Iowa farm.

He was forced to move to Des Moines after the 2000 reapportionment.

Fallon is the first primary challenge he's faced.

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