Democrats’ latest entrant in the race to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst today rolled out his first list of Iowa endorsements.
Michael Franken, a retired Navy admiral from Northwest Iowa, spent the bulk of his military career traveling the world and anchored in Washington, D.C. He launched his Senate campaign Aug. 26 and now lives in Sioux City.
He joins Theresa Greenfield, Eddie Mauro and Kimberly Graham in the race to unseat Ernst.
“I have been overwhelmed by the interest shown by community leaders, activists, and elected officials from across the state,” said Franken, Thursday in a statement. “Our message of principled leadership, while addressing the climate crisis, protecting health care coverage for pre-existing health conditions, and fighting back against Wall Street greed, is resonating.”
[inline-ad id=”1″]
Here are the Iowans endorsing Franken:
Sioux City Rep. Tim Kacena
Richard Bender, a longtime Democratic activist and staffer to Sen. Tom Harkin, credited with launching the modern caucuses
Businessman and former chair of the Woodbury County Democrats Rick Mullin
Des Moines businessman Chris Draper
Des Moines community activist CeCe Ibson
James and Jan Norris, retired business owners, Democratic activists in Montgomery County
[inline-ad id=”0″]
By Elizabeth Meyer
Posted 9/19/19
Lanon Baccam wins 3rd District Dem primary, will face Zach Nunn
Baccam defeats Melissa Vine to challenge Republican incumbent Lanon Baccam defeated Melissa Vine in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Iowa’s 3rd...
Hardin County man running for office as Trump-loving Democrat to local party’s dismay
Brad Rewoldt, who recently changed his party affiliation from Republican, says his support of Trump will probably 'piss off' Democrats There is a...
Scheetz: Tax cuts for all Iowans, not just the wealthy
State Rep. Sami Scheetz says all Iowans should benefit from tax cuts via a sales tax reduction As a state representative, my job is to serve the...
Kalbach: What Iowa Republicans focused on during legislative session
Our state legislative session finished up towards the end of April, and I’m glad it’s over! From further de-funding and privatizing our public...
Advocates file suit to stop Iowa’s ‘unconstitutional’ immigration law
Immigration advocates filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to stop Iowa’s new immigration law—SF 2340—from taking effect arguing that the legislation...
Iowa Republicans make outlawing gay marriage key 2024 campaign priority
Iowa Republicans have made outlawing gay marriage a key goal in their 2024 party platform. During the Iowa GOP’s 2024 state convention on Saturday,...
