James Allen Nussle was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991-2007 representing the 1st District of Iowa, and because of redistricting, earlier representing the 2nd District. Nussle was defeated by Democrat Chet Culver in a bid Governor of Iowa in 2006. Democrat Bruce Braley picked up Nussle's old house seat. Nussle was confirmed September 4, 2007, by the U.S. Senate as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Nussle replaces Robert J. Portman, who resigned.