Iowa voting rights activist considers run for Iowa governor
3 years, 6 months ago

Iowa voting rights activist considers run for Iowa governor

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa voting rights activist Deidre DeJear said Monday that she is considering a run for Iowa governor. DeJear won the Democratic nomination for Iowa secretary of state in 2018, becoming the first Black person to be nominated by a major political party for a statewide office in Iowa. She turned to fighting for voter rights, saying in a December 2018 letter to supporters that her “commitment to protect the right to vote is stronger every day.” DeJear volunteered to work for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign in Iowa. The first woman elected governor in Iowa, Reynolds has held office since 2017, In June, Iowa Rep. Ras Smith launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints state Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints state Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed state Sen. Chris Cournoyer to be her lieutenant governor Monday, more than three months after her first and only No. Reynolds’ initial running mate, Adam Gregg, resigned his position Sept. 3 after serving more than seven years in office, saying that “my time in public service must come to a close.” …

DeSantis would consider Iowa's Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump's attack of her 'out of hand'
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis would consider Iowa's Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump's attack of her 'out of hand'

The Independent  

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DeSantis would consider Iowa’s Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump’s attack of her ‘out of hand’
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis would consider Iowa’s Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump’s attack of her ‘out of hand’

Associated Press  

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Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa

Associated Press  

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Trump planning first Iowa trip since announcing 2024 bid
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Trump planning first Iowa trip since announcing 2024 bid

Associated Press  

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Record 12 women to serve as governors, with notable firsts
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Record 12 women to serve as governors, with notable firsts

Associated Press  

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Democrats could strip Iowa of opening spot in 2024 campaign
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Democrats could strip Iowa of opening spot in 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

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Democrat DeJear faces challenge to unseat Iowa Gov. Reynolds
2 years, 7 months ago

Democrat DeJear faces challenge to unseat Iowa Gov. Reynolds

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kim Reynolds holds a huge fundraising edge over Democrat Deidre DeJear in …

Iowa’s political swing makes Obama’s wins harder to repeat
2 years, 9 months ago

Iowa’s political swing makes Obama’s wins harder to repeat

Associated Press  

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Republican Iowa Gov. Reynolds announces run for 2nd term
2 years, 10 months ago

Republican Iowa Gov. Reynolds announces run for 2nd term

Associated Press  

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Iowa Auditor Sand seeking 2nd term, won’t run for governor
3 years, 1 month ago

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Associated Press  

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Democrat DeJear to seek Iowa governorship in 2022
3 years, 5 months ago

Democrat DeJear to seek Iowa governorship in 2022

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa voting rights advocate Deidre DeJear announced Saturday she will seek the state’s governorship in 2022. “As your governor, I will spend my time working on solutions by bringing together Iowans from river to river to meet our challenges head on.” DeJear, 35, gained attention in 2018 when she became the first Black candidate in Iowa …

Waterloo Democrat first to launch campaign for Iowa governor
3 years, 7 months ago

Waterloo Democrat first to launch campaign for Iowa governor

Associated Press  

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Iowa GOP Sen. Ernst elected to 2nd term after heated race
4 years, 2 months ago

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Associated Press  

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US Election 2020: Is America ready for gay president? Iowa casts first vote

India TV News  

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In mostly white Iowa, black Dems poised to play a 2020 role
5 years, 7 months ago

In mostly white Iowa, black Dems poised to play a 2020 role

Associated Press  

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What Iowa Democrats Want In A 2020 Candidate: Someone Who Can Beat Trump
6 years ago

What Iowa Democrats Want In A 2020 Candidate: Someone Who Can Beat Trump

NPR  

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6 years ago

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Associated Press  

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6 years ago

In Iowa, Democrats see 2020 as head vs. heart moment

Associated Press  

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Democrats eyeing White House flock to Iowa’s new star
6 years, 2 months ago

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Associated Press  

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