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Warren for President
For immediate Release: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

What We’ve Built: Elizabeth Warren Enters Caucuses with Widest, Deepest Coalition of Iowa Support

West Des Moines, Iowa — Elizabeth Warren and her Iowa campaign are building a grassroots movement for big, structural change, and with less than a week remaining before the Feb. 3 caucuses the scale of that movement is now fully evident.
 
Elizabeth has built the widest and deepest pool of Iowa political support in the 2020 presidential field. She has unified the Democratic Party behind her vision for ending corruption, ensuring opportunity for all and choosing hope over fear for the future of our country.
 
With Saturday’s endorsement by the Des Moines Register editorial board and the announcement of more than 40 new endorsements on Sunday, Elizabeth now has more than 550 named Iowa political endorsers, representing every facet of our party and widening the Democratic tent to welcome newly engaged Iowans and those who previously supported a different party.
 
Elizabeth is popular with dozens of elected officials who have won votes and represented Iowans at every level of government.. She’s the choice for scores of party leaders and activists who turn out voters and perform the essential work of grassroots democracy. She’s the top choice for more than 100 student leaders at Iowa high schools and colleges. She has the support of over 100 labor leaders and union members, and has the backing of more than 70 veterans and military family members. More than 40 Iowans who previously identified as Republicans or supported Donald Trump are proudly supporting Elizabeth next Monday.
 
Below is the full list of Elizabeth’s Iowa endorsements. Every name represents an Iowan who will stand up at their local precinct on Monday night to make an enthusiastic, positive case for electing Elizabeth Warren to be our next president.
 
Newspaper Endorsements
The Des Moines Register
The Storm Lake Times
 
Statewide leaders
Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa Treasurer, Waukee
Janet Petersen, Iowa Senate Democratic Leader, Des Moines
Sally Pederson, former Lieutenant Governor, Des Moines
The late Berkley Bedell, former Iowa Congressman, Spirit Lake
Elaine Baxter, former Iowa Secretary of State, Burlington
 
Iowa Senators
Joe Bolkcom, Iowa State Senator, Iowa City
Claire Celsi, Iowa State Senator, Des Moines
Eric Giddens, Iowa State Senator, Cedar Falls
Zach Wahls, Iowa State Senator, Coralville
 
Iowa Representatives
Liz Bennett, Iowa State Representative, Cedar Rapids
Tracy Ehlert, Iowa State Representative, Cedar Rapids
Lindsay James, Iowa State Representative, Dubuque
Jennifer Konfrst, Iowa State Representative, Windsor Heights
Heather Matson, Iowa State Representative, Ankeny
Mary Mascher, Iowa State Representative, Iowa City
Art Staed, Iowa State Representative, Cedar Rapids
Mary Wolfe, Iowa State Representative, Clinton
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, Iowa State Representative, Ames
 
Former Legislators
Charlie Bruner, former Iowa State Senator and child policy advocate, Ames
Jim Riordan, former Iowa State Senator, Waukee
Steve Sovern, former Iowa State Senator, Cedar Rapids
Mark Kuhn, former Iowa State Representative, Charles City
Kurt Swaim, former Iowa State Representative, Bloomfield
Dave Osterberg, former Iowa State Representative, Mount Vernon
 
County Officials
Jean Oxley, Linn County’s first female county supervisor, Cedar Rapids
Rod Sullivan, Johnson County Supervisor, Iowa City
Royceann Porter, Johnson County supervisor, Iowa City
Janelle Rettig, Johnson County supervisor, Iowa City
Niki Conrad, Webster County Supervisor, Fort Dodge
Kim Painter, Johnson County Recorder, Iowa City
Deb Leksell, Hamilton County treasurer, Webster City
Janet Lyness, Johnson County attorney, Iowa City
Katie Rock, Polk County Soil and Water Commissioner, Des Moines
 
Iowa Democratic Party Leaders
John Norris, former Iowa Democratic Party Chairman, Des Moines
Colleen Caldwell, Iowa Democratic Party SCC Rural Caucus Chair, Iowa City
Kyla Paterson, IDP Stonewall Caucus Chair, Iowa City
Nick Kruse, Iowa Democratic Party SCC Stonewall Caucus Vice Chair, Des Moines
Lindsey Ellickson, IDP Progressive Caucus Chair, Cedar Rapids
Jason Frerichs, Iowa Democratic Party SCC Progressive Caucus Vice Chair, Des Moines
Julia Villatoro, Iowa Democratic Party SCC Latino Caucus Captain, Des Moines
Shawn Harmsen, Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee member, Iowa City
 
Local Party Leaders
Kurt Meyer, Tri-County Dems chairman, Saint Ansgar
Peter Leo, Carroll County Democratic Party Chair, Manning
Adam Kerkvliet, Lyon County Democrats Chair, Larchwood
Twyla Peacock, Van Buren County Democrats Chair, Keosauqua
Jan Creasman, Harrison County Democrats Chair, Woodbine
Kathy Winter, Osceola County Democrats Chair, Sibley
Lori Egan, Allamakee County Dems co-chairwoman, Waukon
Donna Duvall, Jackson County Dems co-chairwoman, Spragueville
Dave Helman, former Henry County Democrats Chair, Salem
Laura Twing, former Cedar County Democrats Chair, Tipton
Gini Jordan, former Cass County Democrats Chair, Atlantic
Jim Jordan, former Cass County Democrats Chair, Atlantic
Phyllis Weeks, former Marion County Democratic Party Chair, Knoxville
Krissa Mason, former Madison County Democrats Chair, Corydon
Dave Hearn, Former Webster County Dems chairman, Fort Dodge
Mary McAdams, Ankeny Area Dems Chair, Ankeny
Lila Starr, Clive Area Dems Chair, Clive
Vanessa Phelan, NW Des Moines Area Dems Chair, Des Moines
Mike Kern, Southeast Dallas County Democrats Chair, Waukee
Kim El-Baroudi, Heart of Des Moines Area Dems Co-Chair, Des Moines
Suzette Jensen, East Des Moines Area Dems Co-Chair, Des Moines
Zaak Barnes, former Ankeny Area Democrats Chair, Ankeny
Sandi O’Brien, Woodbury County Democrats vice chair, Sioux City
Benjamin Breuer, Northwest Area Democrats treasurer, Des Moines
Cody Eliff, Scott County Dems Affirmative Action chairman, Davenport
 
Elected City Officials
Jim Throgmorton, Former Iowa City mayor, Iowa City
Mazahir Salih, Iowa City city councilperson, Iowa City
Tyler Olson, Cedar Rapids city councilperson, Cedar Rapids
Ashley Vanorny, Cedar Rapids city councilperson, Cedar Rapids
Dale Todd, Cedar Rapids city councilperson, Cedar Rapids
Meghann Foster, Coralville city councilperson, Coralville
Pat Peacock, Davenport alderman, Davenport
Darvin Graham, Toledo city councilperson, Toledo
Jake Tornholm, Williamsburg city councilperson, Williamsburg
Megan Suhr, Knoxville city councilperson, Knoxville
Elizabeth Leo, Manning city councilperson, Manning
Devon Dade, Keokuk city councilperson, Keokuk
Lauren Whitehead, city councilperson, Solon
Elijah Stines, city councilperson, Boone
Michael Ryan, city councilperson, Tiffin
Mike O’Loughlin, city councilperson, Independence
Raquishia Harrington, city councilperson, North Liberty
Jonathan Greider, city councilperson, Waterloo
Danielle Pettit-Majewski, city councilperson, Washington
Laura Bergus, city councilperson, Iowa City
Cara McFerren, city councilperson, West Liberty
Edgar Villagrana, city councilperson, Conesville
Scott Syroka, city councilperson, Johnston
Brian Shipley, city councilperson, Elkhart
Josh Mandelbaum, city councilperson, Des Moines
Steve Zook, city councilperson, Mitchellville
Aime Wichtendahl city councilperson, Hiawatha
Don Bailey, former Waukee Mayor, Waukee
Patricia Schaefer, former Morning Sun Mayor, Morning Sun
Silvia Quezada, former city councilperson, University Heights
Kendra Breitsprecher, former city councilperson, Dayton
 
School Board Members
Debi Plum, Fairfield School Board President, Fairfield
Lori Slings, Southeast Polk School Board President, Altoona
Kyrstin Delagardelle, Des Moines Public Schools board member, Des Moines
Heather Anderson, Des Moines Public Schools board member, Des Moines
Kalyn Cody, Des Moines Public Schools board member, Des Moines
Lori Lovstad, Ankeny School Board member, Ankeny
Deshara Bohanna, Ankeny School Board member, Ankeny
Ashley Anderson, Urbandale School Board member, Urbandale
Josh Hughes, former I-35 School Board member, New Virginia
Kate Parks, Dubuque School Board member, Dubuque
Lisa Williams, Iowa City Community School Board member, Iowa City
Jan McGinnis, Marshalltown School Board member, Marshalltown
Donna Cook, child advocate, Newton
 
Experts and Organizational Leaders
Dave Swenson, Economist, Ames
Matt Sinovic, Progressive Activist, Urbandale
Connie Ryan, Faith Leader, Des Moines
Nick Klinefeldt, former U.S. Attorney, Waukee
James Reynolds, former U.S. Attorney, Dubuque
Paul Johnson, former head of Iowa DNR, Decorah
Mike Tramontina, former Deputy State Treasurer, Des Moines
Anna Plank, founder of statewide Indivisible organization, Iowa City
Himar Hernandez, former LULAC Local 377 President, Ottumwa
Rosemary Kirlin, Activist and Former DAWN’s List President, Des Moines
Dan Chibnall, former Iowa Library Association President, West Des Moines
Leslie Carpenter, mental health advocate, Iowa City
Scott Carpenter, mental health advocate, Iowa City
 
Community Activists
Amber Gustafson, community activist, Ankeny
Majda Olson, community activist, Cedar Rapids
Denise O’Brien, community activist, Atlantic
Sandy Dockendorff, community activist, Danville
Cindy Pollard, community activist, Newton
Gayla Snook, community activist, Newton
Julie Maddox, community activist, Dubuque
Mary Kate Hayek, community activist, Iowa City
Vic Moss, community activist, Ames
Amy Johnson, community activist, North Liberty
Dawn BarbouRoske, community activist, Iowa City
Jennifer BarbouRoske, community activist, Iowa City
Mary Oliver, community activist, Ankeny
Arvid Oliver, community activist, Ankeny
Mei-Ling Shaw, community activist, Iowa City
Sharon McDonald, community activist, Iowa City
Zeb Beilke-McCallum, community activist, Urbandale
Arlene McAtee, community activist, West Des Moines
DJ Hassel, community activist, Windsor Heights
Greg Nepstad, community activist, Stuart
Matt Chapman, community activist, Waukee
Kathy Eckhouse, community activist, Des Moines
Brandon Jackson, community activist, Cedar Rapids
LaSheila Yates, community activist, Marion
Lloyd Smith, community activist, Cedar Rapids
Vera Kelly, community activist, Davenport
Vickie Smith, community activist, Cedar Rapids
Annaleah Moore, community activist, Council Bluffs
Michael Moore, community activist, Council Bluffs
Nick Bergus, community activist, Iowa City
Paul Deaton, community activist, Solon
Amanda Rex-Johnson, community activist, Des Moines
Stan Plum, community activist, Fairfield
Antonio Montoya, community activist, Clive
Bonnie Brown, community activist, Des Moines
Julie Hale, community activist, West Des Moines
Marie Herring, community activist, West Des Moines
Mary Kahl, community activist, Des Moines
Polly Antonelli, community activist, Altoona
Kevin Sanders, community activist, Iowa City
Caleb Knutson, community activist, Garden City
Dave Barajas, community activist, Marshalltown
Sonia Reyes-Snyder, community activist, Des Moines
Johnny Alcivar, community activist, Des Moines
Shayla McCormally, community activist, Des Moines
John McCormally, community activist, Des Moines
Katie Routh, community activist, Norwalk
Joy Newcom, community activist, Forest City
Nicholas Scherre, community activist, Des Moines
Robin Butler, community activist, Iowa City
Jenn Wolff, community activist, Waverly
 
Community Leaders
Veronica Tessler, small business owner, Iowa City
Helen Redding, business owner, Waterloo
Alfonso Medina, community leader and small business owner, Marshalltown
Ricardo Garcia, community leader and small business owner, Postville
Grace Van Cleave, entrepreneur, Des Moines
Zack Mannheimer, community placemaker, Iowa City
Bre Oxley, education activist, Cedar Rapids
Don Dew, disability advocate, Sioux City
Nate Mason, faith leader, Corydon
Pat Navin, labor leader, Winterset
Ryan Marquardt, Iowa House candidate, Van Meter
Mayra Lopez, LULAC Council 309 member, Storm Lake
Guy Cunningham, Grand View Professor, Des Moines
Jennifer Harvey, Faith Leader & Professor, West Des Moines
Kamyar Enshayan, farm policy leader, Cedar Falls
Sarah Carlson, farm policy leader, Pleasant Hill
Austin Frerick, agricultural reformer
Ron Rosmann, organic farmer, Harlan
Dave Gaul, farmer, Earling
John Ikerd, retired professor of agricultural economics, Fairfield
Dr. Laura Jackson, conservation advocate, Cedar Falls
Dennis Harbaugh, former director of Iowa Senate Democratic Caucus, Waterloo
Rogers Kirk Jr., faith leader, Davenport
Juanita Williams, nurse and health care activist, Waterloo
Heather Strachan, mental health advocate, Des Moines
Fred Kirschenmann, conservation advocate, Ames
Lyle Evans, retired produce farmer, Webster City
 
Campus Leaders
Jacob Van Veldhuizen, Central College, Central College Dems Co-President
Leighia Van Dam, Central College, Central College Dems Co-President
Kasi Rupert, Coe College, Coe College Democrats President
Caleb Schreurs, Dordt College, Dordt College Dems President
Marisa Morris, Drake University, Student Activist
Em Lundberg, Drake University, Student Activist
Josie Martin, Drake University, Student Activist
Eli Olson, Drake University, Student Activist
Marie Akins, Drake University, Student Activist
Jackie Sayers, Drake University, Student Activist
Bailey Coronis, Drake University, Student Activist
Lexi Mueller, Drake University, Student Activist
Mady Nachtman, Drake University, Student Activist
Mel Sadecki, Drake University, Student Activist
Caitlyn Clouse, Drake University, Student Activist
Valerie Buvat de Virginy, Drake University, Student Activist
Amber Ruiz, Drake University, Student Activist
Elizabeth Smith, Drake University, Student Activist
Daniela Silva, Drake University, Student Activist
Hannah McCoy, Drake University, Student Activist
Casey Main, Graceland University, Democratic Chair of Better Angels and President of Graceland for Warren
Georgia Seagraves, Graceland University, Youth Pastor and Co-President of Graceland for Warren
Regina Logan, Grinnell College, Grinnell Student Government Association President
Gracee Wallach, Grinnell College, Grinnell Student Government Association Vice-President
Kinsey Cook, Indian Hills Community College, Student Activist
Michelle Ampuero, Iowa State, AIChE Chem-E Car Chair
Theresa Henry, Iowa State, CPC Vice President of Public Relations
Brandon Turner, Iowa State, Cyclone Aide
Andrew Nurse, Iowa State, Former President of Phi Delta Theta
Alejandra Flores, Iowa State, International Student Council
Katharine McSteen, Iowa State, President of Kappa Alpha Theta
Lynette Kwaw-Mensah, Iowa State, SIR Magazine Casting Director, African Student Association Events Coordinator
Sierra Shields, Iowa State, Vice President of Psychology Club
Annaliessa Michelotti, Iowa State University , YWCA CollegeBound Coordinator
Elise Marques , Iowa State University , YWCA Girls POWER! Coordinator
Ryan Ford, Iowa State University, Co-Director of ISU Dance Marathon
Miles Israel, Iowa State University, Engineers For a Sustainable World
Jenny Long, Iowa State University, Former Chapter President of Alpha Gamma Delta Rho Chapter (graduated)
Taylor Blair, Iowa State University, Former President of ISU College Democrats
Lydia Greene, Iowa State University, ISU Dems Co-President
Sehba Faheem, Iowa State University, ISU Dems Co-President
Hope Staker, Iowa State University, Member of Alpha Gamma Delta, Dance Marathon
Liz May, Iowa State University, Member of Chi Omega
Anna Toot, Iowa State University, Member of Pi Beta Phi
Will Young, Iowa State University, Member of the Wesley Foundation
Faith Seggerman , Iowa State University, On Board of Biology Club
Raj Oberoi, Iowa State University, Political Director- College Democrats
Hannah Noble, Iowa State University, PRSSA Exec
Teagan Wilcox, Iowa State University, Social Media Director- College Democrats, Director of Community Service for Alpha Gamma Delta
Annika Hogstrom, Iowa State University, Student Activist
Daniel Hayes, Iowa State University, Student Activist / President of Iowa State Chess Club
Jillian Bolton, Iowa State University, VP of Education for Kappa Kappa Gamma
Alexis Sandoval, Iowa State University , Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Tonna Schneider , Iowa State University , Secretary of Delta Zeta
Tiffany Nelson , Iowa State University , Student activist
Olivia Lee, Iowa State University , YWCA Girls POWER! Coordinator & Alpha Chi Omega Fundraising Chair (former)
Morgan Muenster, Loras College, Co-President, Loras Dems
Piper Wood, Luther College, Labor Rights Activist
Drew Engberg, Luther College, Student Activist
Sarah Wyatt, Luther College, Student Voting Rights Activist
Adyson McKinney, Saint Ambrose, President, SAU College Democrats
Sara Killackey, Saint Ambrose, Student Body President, Former President , SAU College Democrats
Michael Roets, Simpson College, 2019 NPDA National Debate Champion
Geoff Van Deusen , Simpson College, 2019 NPDA National Debate Champion
Daniel Estrada, Simpson College, Political Activist
Noah Bruns, President, Simpson College, Simpson Active Minds President
Madaline Paulsen, President, Simpson College, Simpson College
Natasha Shipp, President, Simpson College, Simpson College Dems President
Jailyn Seabrooks, President, Simpson College, Simpson College Student Government Association President
Ling Rudicil, Simpson College, Simpson Delta Delta Delta
Kaylyn Fisher, Simpson College, Simpson PRIDE
Casey Spring, Simpson College, Student Activist
Kathryn Hays, Simpson College, Student Activist
Isabella O'Connor, University of Iowa, Activist
Alex Linden, University of Iowa, Alum, Former Dance Marathon Prez
Colin Lakadat, University of Iowa, Cabinet Director, UISG
Oscar Rodriguez, University of Iowa, Dance Marathon Leader
Grace Trener, University of Iowa, Dance Marathon Leadership
Hailee Talbot, University of Iowa, Dance Marathon, Campus Relations Director
Erika Harvey, University of Iowa, Dance Marathon, FSL Leader
Morgan Smith, University of Iowa, Dance Marathon, FSL Leadership
Connor Woof, University of Iowa, Director Of Governmental Relations, UI Student Government
Maddie Stoen, University of Iowa, Executive Director, ARH
Allie Stutting, University of Iowa, Executive Director, Dance Marathon
Emily Manders, University of Iowa, Executive Director: Environmental Coalition, Director of Sustainability: UISG
Charlie Ellis, University of Iowa, Former Executive Director, Dance Marathon
Anna Turnquist, University of Iowa, FSL Leader, Dance Marathon Leadership
Jocelyn Roof, University of Iowa, Head of Hawk the Vote
Jen Hood, University of Iowa, Healthcare Advocate, Dance Marathon Leader
Bernardo Duarte, University of Iowa, Leader, UIowa Student Government
Teagan Roeder, University of Iowa, Leader, UIowa Student Government, Student Advocate
Ally Mckeone, University of Iowa, Political activist
Ryan Longenecker, University of Iowa, Political Activist
Liz Warner, University of Iowa, President of Her Campus Iowa
Anna Van Heukelom, University of Iowa, Social Justice, Climate Activist
Elli Lenz, University of Iowa, Speaker of The Senate
Liz Storey, University of Iowa, Student Activist
Taylor Junck, University of Iowa, Student Activist
Elizabeth Jackson, University of Iowa, Student Advocate
Colin Kepner, University of Iowa, Student Advocate
Isabelle Webber, University of Iowa, Student Organizer/Activist
Cesar Perez, University of Iowa, Student Organizer/Activist
Claire Player, University of Iowa, Student Organizer/Activist
Sierra Wicks, University of Iowa, UI Student Government, Senator
Joseph Verry, University of Iowa, UIowa Student Government, Senator
AJ King, University of Iowa, UISG Director of LGBTQ+ Relations, President of Trans-Alliance
Mahliah Brown, University of Northern Iowa, BSU
Tiara Daniels, University of Northern Iowa, BSU // Head of CF Boys and Girls Club
Dylan Albertson, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Activist
Trevor Caltrider, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Activist
Albie Nicol, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Activist
Makenzie Beyers, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Activist // President of UNI for Warren
Elle Boeding, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Fems
Katelyn Brockmeyer, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Fems
Bryce Davis, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Fems
Micah Mccutchen, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Proud
Mason Sealock, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Proud
Athen-Sade Whiteside, University of Northern Iowa, UNI Proud // Opera Grad Student
Aurion Redding, Wartburg College, President of Alliance
Cam Mears, Wartburg College, Student Activist
Kennedy Hiles, Wartburg College, Student Activist
Sydney Powers, Wartburg College, Student Activist
Hannah Boecker, Wartburg College, Student Activist
Ian Coon, Wartburg College, Student Voices -- Associate Director
Wyatt Hintermeister, Wartburg College, Wartburg Democrats Co-President
Esmeralda Alarcon, Wartburg College, Wartburg Democrats Co-President
Mason Aschenbrenner, William Penn University, Student Activist
 
High School Students
Erin Barrick, Atlantic High School, Atlantic High School for Warren President
Natalie Knapp, Cedar Rapids High Schools, Student Activist
Raelyn Stecker, Cedar Rapids High Schools, Student Activist
Olivia Seubert, Cedar Rapids High Schools, Student Activist
Mira Kumar, City High School, CNN Debate Panel & City High Student Body President & Caucus Club President
Storme Barr, Decorah High School, Founder of Alliance Mission
Kalen Truong, Des Moines North High School, North High School for Warren President
Caroline Johnson, Des Moines Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt High School for Warren President
Sofia Monzano, Dowling Catholic High School, Dowling High School for Warren President
Case Fenner, Grinnell High School, Grinnell High School for Warren President
Abby Mckeone, Iowa City West High School, Iowa City West High School for Warren President
Sophie Winton, Newton High School, Student Activist
Shelby Holly, Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa High School for Warren President
Morgan Larick, Waukee High School, Waukee High School for Warren President
Risha Shetye, West Des Moines Valley High School, Valley High School for Warren President
Sarah Young, West Waterloo High School, West Waterloo High School Warren for President
Sam Caughron, West Waterloo High School, West Waterloo Warren for President
Kyle Werner, Winterset High School, Student Activist
Mikaela Hunter, Winterset High School, Student Activist
Kate Halstrum, Winterset High School, Student Activist
Mara Feirer, Winterset High School, Winterset High School for Warren President
 
Union Members
Roman Antolic, Johnson, IATSE
Michael Avenarius, Dubuque, UAW
Donald Bailey, Dallas, NPMHU
Scott Barkwill, Benton, IBT/IW
Dan Barr, Linn, IBEW
Michael Beck, Shelby, IBEW
Beth Bishop, Polk, DMEA/ISEA
Larry Bower, Plymouth, UAW/NEA
Bennett Brown, Johnson, ISEA
Mary Burke, Linn, SEIU
Chris Busch, Washington, BAC 3
Meg Byrne, Scott, ISEA
Dawn Chambers, Audubon, IARLCA/NRLCA
Alberta Conrad, Buchanan, AFSCME
Jan Corderman, Polk, AFSCME
Becky Davis, Des Moines, ISEA
Katie Dorrell, Polk, WDMEA
Deborah Edginton, Black Hawk, CTA/NEA
Lori Eiteman, Dallas, CWA
Bruce Eldridge, Floyd, ISEA/NEA
Christine Eldridge, Floyd, ISEA/NEA
Cody Eliff, Scott, AFSCME
Chad Farner, Mahaska, OEA/ISEA/NEA
Melissa Feilmeier-Marzen, Linn, ISEA/NEA
Peter Fisher, Johnson, AFT
CJ Flynn, Linn, CWA
Larry Gebel, Winneshiek, ISEA
Christy Good, Linn, LMEA
Andrew Greenberg, Polk, UE
Jonathan Grieder, Black Hawk, ISEA
Taylor Henry, Johnson, UE
Carlene Heschke, Calhoun, ISEA
Tyler Higgs, Dallas, HEA
Judith Horka, Polk, ISEA
Danielle Hoskins, Johnson, COGS
Shirley Jensen, Cass, AEA/ISEA/NEA
Curtis Johnson, Hamilton, AFSCME
Joyce Johnson, Jones, ISEA/NEA
Cristy Jokerst, Pottawattamie, CWA
Patrick Kearns, Johnson, AFGE
Erica Kilian, Emmet, ISEA
Paula Long, Iowa, ISEA
Judith Ludwick, Poweshiek, APWU
John Marshall, Mills, IBEW
Michael Masteller, Polk, DMEA
Matthew McKee, Des Moines, BEA
John McWilliams, Johnson, ISEA/NEA
James Meis, Linn, UBC/BCTGM
John Melvin III, Clinton, UA
Maxwell Mendenhall, Lee, IBEW
Kim Miller, Johnson, ISEA
Walter Miller, Buchanan, IBEW
Theresa Moore, Johnson, SEIU
Kim Morse, Wapello, NALC
Lisa Muñoz, Black Hawk, ISEA
Dennis Myers, Des Moines, UAW
Ivy Nielsen, Johnson, ISEA
Lucy O'Brien, Floyd, ISEA
Charles Oldenkamp, Linn, ISEA
Scott Olson, Johnson, COGS
Erin Perry, Polk, ISEA
Peggy Phipps, Hamilton, AFSCME
Ann Pollet, Jefferson, ISEA
Nancy Porter, Johnson, ICEA/ISEA/NEA
Russell Porter, Mills, AFSCME
Karry Putzy, Linn, ISEA
Andy Roberts, Polk, UA
Carol Rogers, Jackson, AFSCME
Susan Rood, Polk, UEA/ISEA/NEA
James Roth, Dubuque, IBT/APWU
Nicole Salazar, Polk, AFGE
Chris Schroeder, Scott, UBC
Mike Shaw, Polk, DMEA/ISEA
Robert Sill, Story, BMWE/UTU/AFSCME
Connie Smith, Woodbury, ISEA/NEA
Deborah Smith, Linn, CREA
Tara Spence, Black Hawk, WEA
Eric Starlin, Woodbury, IAFF
Dan Stevenson, Johnson, ISEA
Doris Stormoen, Johnson, AFGE
Mary Sullivan, Linn, AEA/SAG
Emerson Taylor, Clinton, ISEA
Jenny Turner, Polk, ISEA
Jerry Uhlman, Warren, CWA
Connie Walters, Polk, DMEA/ISEA/NEA
James West, Clinton, SEIU
Michael Whitaker, Des Moines, UAW
Scott Woods, Pottawattamie, NALC
Bill Zeigler, Palo Alto, CWA
Teresa Zinn, Woodbury, IBT/APWU
 
Veterans and Military Family Members
Michael Drisch, Polk, Army
James Marren, Polk, Army
Luann Argetsinger, Wayne, Army
Kellan Bouwman, Story, Air Force
Tommy Brower, Jefferson, Navy
Eric Camper, Dallas, Army
Robert Comandella, Pottawattamie, Army
Larry Cookman, Johnson, Air Force
David Crotts, Poweshiek, Army
Brian Deosaran, Pottawattamie, Navy
Ricky Devore, Lucas, Army
Frieda Dost, Story, Army
Stephen Drop, Johnson, Army
James Edvenson, Polk, Marine Corps
Emma Ferguson, Wapello, Army
Russell Field, Shelby, Army
Mark Gallagher, Polk, Marine Corps
Greg Gillespie, O'Brien, Army
Everett Graham, Decatur, Army
Dan Grinstead, Johnson, Army
Jerry Guinn, Davis, Navy
William Guynes, Polk, Navy
Benjamin Haar, Johnson, Army
Benjamin Hanson, Fayette, Navy/Army
Larry Hanson, Polk, Navy
Jesse Hendrickson, Dubuque, Marine Corps/Navy
Chad Hensley, Polk, Army (World War II veteran)
Temple Hiatt, Johnson, Army
Jon Hunstock, Story, Navy
Richard Jirus, Scott, Air Force
Mike Kaldenberg, Madison, Air Force
Deanne Kearns, Woodbury, Air Force
Margaret Klee, Polk, Navy
Nathanael Lehman, Linn, Army
Erin Madsen, Johnson, Air Force (World War II veteran)
Diane Marshall, Mills, Army
John Marshall, Mills, Army
Jeffrey Martin, Johnson, Army
Joe Michaud, Johnson, Army
Mark McCormick, Polk, Army
Dennis D. McQueen, Monona, Army
Jesse Olson, Scott, Army
John Phoenix, Polk, Navy
Michael Powers, Warren, Marine Corps
Craig D. Reber, Dubuque, Navy
Mike Roder, Polk, Air Force
Mark Ruelas, Dallas, Marine Corps
William Schultz, Scott, Army
Ray Stevens, Pottawattamie, Navy
Jim Stuart, Fayette, Army
Matt Tapscott, Winneshiek, Marine Corps
Kenny Travis, Sr. Sioux, Army
Jerry Uhlman, Warren, Army
Ernest Vaughn, Lee, Marine Corps
Ross Walsh, Madison, Army
Linda Wild, Hamilton, Air Force
Jocelyn Wiese, Dubuque, Army
Lewis Wilson, Jefferson, Air Force
Paul Zielezinski, Woodbury, Army
Jerry Dallas, Polk, military family member
Suzanne Heber, Dubuque, military family member
Elizabeth Hendrickson, Dubuque, military family member
Diana Koob, Hamilton, military family member
Candace Marley, Keokuk, military family member
Skyler Marshall, Cerro Gordo, military family member
Linda Michaud, Johnson, military family member
Brenda Oehlerking, Woodbury, military family member
Diana Phoenix, Polk, military family member
Megan Pryke, Jasper, military family member
Donna Rhubottom, Pottawattamie, military family member
Barb Rogers, Story, military family member
Krystal Russell, Polk, military family member
Pamela Walsh, Madison, military family member
Susan White, Dubuque, military family member
 
Republicans, Former Republicans and Trump Voters
Bobby Adams, Council Bluffs
Kristi Adams, Marion
Seth Banwell, Newton
Mahlon Barker, Dallas Center
Warren Bell, Maquoketa
McKenzie Beyer, Slater
Kathy Blazek, Anita
Sharon Bourke, Crescent
Susan Bragga, Centerville
Deanne Bryce, Des Moines
Kenneth Choquette, Des Moines
Matt Drake, Dubuque
Brandon Ermels, Urbandale
Holly Gross, Villisca
Judy Haynes, Manchester
Scott Hoodjer, Clarksville
Nanette Horton, Muscatine
Bryan Hurd, Bettendorf
Mike Kaldenberg, Winterset
Debra Kellogg-Rummel, Oelwein
Karla Lair, Des Moines
Judy Lucas, Des Moines
Jan Manders, Durango
Barb McBreen, Cambridge
Raymond Meylor, Polk City
Benjamin Miler, Inwood
Melinda Millard, Jefferson
Teri Moroney, Council Bluffs
Kristin Netemeyer, Mason City
Mark Olson, Council Bluffs
Karen Pierson, Marion
Terri Potter, Preston
Sue Rohner, Greenfield
Linda Schmitt, Atlantic
Curtis Schroeder, Fort Dodge
Terry Trimpe, Hiawatha
Isaac Truckenbrod, Grinnell
Janice Whaley, Marion
Terry Whaley, Marion
Bryan White, Boone
Stephen Wiedner, Waukon
Vincent Wolfe, Grinnell
Gene Wubbels, Grinnell

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Warren for President
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Polk County Leaders Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President

West Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa for Warren campaign today announced endorsements from more than 25 Polk County elected officials and political leaders, growing the long list of Iowans committed to supporting Elizabeth Warren’s vision for big, structural change at the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3. 
 
Among the new endorsers are Iowa state Reps. Jennifer Konfrst and Heather Matson, Des Moines City Councilman Josh Mandelbaum and five chairpersons from Area Democratic Party organizations.
 
“On February 3, I will proudly stand with Elizabeth Warren in my precinct caucus,” Iowa state Rep. Jennifer Konfrst said. “Nothing is more important to me than electing a president who has a vision for ensuring everyone in our country has a chance at the American dream.”
 
“We need someone who is bold enough to believe in who we can be, and experienced enough to make that vision a reality,” Konfrst said. “I’ve worked hard over the last year to help spread an important message of opportunity for all, and I still believe that message is critical to our country’s future. I’m proud to endorse Elizabeth because I know she’ll carry that message all the way to the White House.”
 
"I was called to action in this presidential race by a message of civic grace and common purpose, and a sincere desire to heal our country,” Iowa state Rep. Heather Matson said. “And after a long Iowa caucus campaign, Elizabeth Warren has emerged as the best candidate to defend our shared values, ensure opportunity for all and give a voice to those too often left behind.” 
 
“We’re at a crossroads in America, and now is the moment for bold action,” Matson said. “Elizabeth's passion and her proven record make her the best candidate to lead the Democratic ticket and move our country forward together."
 
The new endorsements underscore the breadth of Elizabeth’s support in Iowa, and follow last weekend’s endorsement from Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen.
 
The Polk County leaders join State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson, Iowa Democrat John Norris, the Storm Lake Times newspaper state, nearly a dozen state legislators and scores of local officials and activists who have endorsed Warren’s campaign.
 
The following Polk County leaders and activists are all-in for Elizabeth:

• Jennifer Konfrst, Iowa State Representative, Windsor Heights
• Heather Matson, Iowa State Representative, Ankeny
• Josh Mandelbaum, Des Moines City Councilman, Des Moines
• Brian Shipley, Elkhart City Councilman, Elkhart
• Steve Zook, Mitchellville City Council, Mitchellville
• Ashley Anderson, Urbandale School Board Member, Urbandale
• Lori Slings, Southeast Polk School Board President, Altoona
• Katie Rock, Polk County Soil and Water Commissioner, Des Moines
• Lila Starr, Clive Area Dems Chair, Clive
• Mary McAdams, Ankeny Area Dems Chair, Ankeny
• Vanessa Phelan, NW Des Moines Area Dems Chair, Des Moines
• Suzette Jensen, East Des Moines Area Dems Co-Chair, Des Moines
• Kim El-Baroudi, Heart of Des Moines Area Dems Co-Chair, Des Moines
• Nick Kruse, IDP Stonewall Caucus Vice Chair, Des Moines
• Matt Sinovic, Progressive Activist, Urbandale
• Connie Ryan, Faith Leader, Des Moines
• Jennifer Harvey, Faith Leader & Professor, West Des Moines
• Guy Cunningham, Grand View Professor, Des Moines
• Rosemary Kirlin, Activist and Former DAWN’s List President, Des Moines 
• Dan Chibnall, Former Iowa Library Association President, West Des Moines
• Grace Van Cleave, Entrepreneur, Des Moines 
• Bonnie Brown, Community Activist, Des Moines
• Julie Hale, Community Activist, West Des Moines
• Antonio Montoya, Community Activist, Clive
• Marie Herring, Community Activist, West Des Moines
• Mary Kahl, Community Activist, Des Moines
• Polly Antonelli, Community Activist, Altoona 

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West Des Moines, IA — Iowa state Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen, D-Des Moines, has endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president, and will appear at events in the Des Moines metro with Elizabeth on Sunday and Monday. 
 
Petersen is the highest-ranking woman in the Iowa Legislature, and the first woman to hold the office of Senate Democratic Leader. She is serving her second term in the Senate and previously served six terms in the Iowa House. 
 
“I want our next president to bring our nation back together,” Janet Petersen said. “That’s why I’m proud to endorse Elizabeth Warren for President. All Iowans and all Americans can unite behind her plans for ending corruption and ensuring opportunity.”
 
“Elizabeth has a vision for fundamentally changing how we show up for one another in this country,” Petersen said. “Her plans will recommit our government to working for us, and reshape our economy to level the playing field for all.”
 
Petersen will appear with Elizabeth at a town hall in Des Moines on Sunday and a community conversation in Grimes on Monday. 
 
Petersen sponsored and passed Iowa’s Smokefree Air Act, and is a leading advocate in the legislature for defending and expanding access to health care and advancing stronger domestic abuse prevention laws. Like Elizabeth, she has a record of fighting corruption and calling out cronyism in state government. 
 
She is a founding partner, along with four other Des Moines-area moms, of Healthy Birth Day, Inc., an education and support nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of stillbirth and infant death. Healthy Birth Day is best known for its Count the Kicks campaign, which educates parents-to-be on tracking their babies’ movements to reduce the risk of stillbirth.
 
Petersen is a leading Democratic voice in Iowa. She was a critical endorser for then-Sen. Barack Obama in 2007, and supported Hillary Clinton in 2015. 
 
“Janet came to politics for all the right reasons, and she fights for all the right things — her family, her neighbors, our children and our communities," Warren said. "I’m grateful to stand with her as we build a grassroots movement for big, structural change.”
 
Petersen joins State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson, Iowa Democratic leader John Norris, the Storm Lake Times newspaper, 10 fellow state legislators and scores of local officials and activists who have endorsed Warren’s campaign.

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Warren for President
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 17, 2020

Iowa Latina, Latino and Latinx Leaders Endorse Elizabeth Warren

West Des Moines, IA — Fifteen Latina, Latino and Latinx community leaders and activists in Iowa have endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president. The endorsements coincide with the release of more than 100 Latinas, Latinos and Latinx people endorsing Elizabeth across the country, and builds on support from Iowa union members, veterans, high school and college students, African American leaders and a broad coalition of elected officials, political activists and community leaders.  
 
"I support Elizabeth Warren because we both feel the urgent obligation to address the crisis of climate change," said Alfonso Medina, a Marshalltown community leader and small business owner. "I know that Elizabeth will make climate action a priority on day one."
 
“Elizabeth is also the leader that will restore America’s reputation around the world. She will be someone world leaders respect and want to work alongside,” Medina added. “The time for a woman president is long overdue. Elizabeth Warren can do the job, and she has my utmost trust."
 
Elizabeth’s plans will provide much-needed change and expand opportunity for working families in America. Her plan for a fair and welcoming immigration system will grow legal immigration and establish a fair, achievable path to citizenship for undocumented individuals. Elizabeth will empower American workers by expanding labor and organizing rights and value the work of women of color by taking executive actions to boost wages and open up new pathways to professional leadership positions. And she’ll invest in high-quality public education for every kid in America — no matter the color of their skin.
 
Name, Position, City:

• Heather Anderson, Des Moines Public Schools board member, Des Moines
• Kyrstin Delagardelle, Des Moines Public Schools board member, Des Moines
• Cara McFerren, city councilor, West Liberty 
• Edgar Villagrana, city councilor, Conesville
• Scott Syroka, city councilor, Johnston
• Dave Barajas, community leader, Marshalltown
• Ricardo Garcia, community leader and small business owner, Postville
• Himar Hernandez, former LULAC Local 377 president, Ottumwa
• Caleb Knutson, community leader, Garden City
• Johnny Alcivar, community advocate, Des Moines
• Mayra Lopez, LULAC Council 309 member, Storm Lake
• Alfonso Medina, community leader and small business owner, Marshalltown
• Silvia Quezada, former city councilor, University Heights 
• Sonia Reyes-Snyder, community advocate, Des Moines
• Julia Villatoro, Captain Latino Caucus of Iowa Democratic Party, Des Moines 

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Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

More Than 40 Former Trump Voters and Republicans in Iowa Endorse Elizabeth Warren

West Des Moines, IA — More than 40 current or former Republicans — including Iowans who voted for Trump in the last election and a 2016 Iowa caucus precinct captain for Ted Cruz — have endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president. The list includes 16 Iowans who will have precinct leadership roles for the Warren campaign on caucus night.

“Elizabeth Warren is building a coalition that will win this November because she’s fighting to level the playing field for all working families,” said Judy Haynes, a former Republican from Manchester, Iowa. “She’s fighting to end corruption in Washington so our government works for the American people — not just the wealthy and well-connected. This former Republican is caucusing for Elizabeth on Feb. 3rd because I want to live in the America she knows is possible.”

Elizabeth Warren is running for president to end corruption and ensure opportunity for all. Her plans start with a wealth tax — a small tax on the fortunes of the wealthiest 0.1 percent of Americans. The plan enjoys support from across the political spectrum, and would generate revenue we can use to provide universal child care and pre-K, high-quality public K-12 for every student, universal free public college and technical school, student-loan debt cancellation for 42 million Americans and more.

“Republicans, Democrats and independents alike can see that government today works great for those at the top, while leaving everyone else behind,” Elizabeth Warren said. “I’m grateful to see Iowans from across the political spectrum joining our movement  — together, we can make the big, structural change we need.”

The below list is comprised of current and former Republicans and Trump voters who have committed to caucus for Elizabeth on Feb. 3:

Bobby Adams, Council Bluffs
Kristi Adams, Marion
Seth Banwell, Newton
Mahlon Barker, Dallas Center
Warren Bell, Maquoketa
McKenzie Beyer, Slater
Kathy Blazek, Anita
Sharon Bourke, Crescent
Susan Bragga, Centerville
Deanne Bryce, Des Moines
Kenneth Choquette, Des Moines
Matt Drake, Dubuque
Brandon Ermels, Urbandale
Holly Gross, Villisca
Judy Haynes, Manchester
Scott Hoodjer, Clarksville
Nanette Horton, Muscatine
Bryan Hurd, Bettendorf
Mike Kaldenberg, Winterset
Debra Kellogg-Rummel, Oelwein
Karla Lair, Des Moines
Judy Lucas, Des Moines
Jan Manders, Durango
Barb McBreen, Cambridge
Raymond Meylor, Polk City
Benjamin Miler, Inwood
Melinda Millard, Jefferson
Teri Moroney, Council Bluffs
Kristin Netemeyer, Mason City
Mark Olson, Council Bluffs
Karen Pierson, Marion
Terri Potter, Preston
Sue Rohner, Greenfield
Linda Schmitt, Atlantic
Curtis Schroeder, Fort Dodge
Terry Trimpe, Hiawatha
Isaac Truckenbrod, Grinnell
Janice Whaley, Marion
Terry Whaley, Marion
Bryan White, Boone
Stephen Wiedner, Waukon
Vincent Wolfe, Grinnell
Gene Wubbels, Grinnell

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Warren for President
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 10, 2020

More Than 100 Iowa Labor Leaders and Union Members Endorse Elizabeth Warren

West Des Moines, IA — More than 100 labor leaders and union members from across Iowa have endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president.
 
“Elizabeth Warren has devoted her life to fighting for workers' rights and defending the middle class,” said Mary Burke, a registered nurse, Iowa labor leader and SEIU member. “Whether she's in the halls of power, at a campaign town hall or on the picket line, Elizabeth has the same message: unions built the middle class and unions will rebuild the middle class. I'm standing with her because she stands up for us."
 
Elizabeth’s plan to empower workers is the most progressive and comprehensive agenda for workers since the New Deal. She will extend labor rights to all workers and expand protections for part-time workers; prohibit so-called “right to work” laws; strengthen organizing, collective bargaining, and the right to strike; increase worker choice and control; and expand worker protections, combat discrimination, and improve enforcement of labor laws. She will also ban non-compete agreements, empower workers to elect 40% of board members for companies with over a billion dollars in revenue, and amend federal law to promote sectoral bargaining across industries.
 
“I’m grateful to have the support of such a broad slate of labor leaders and union members supporting my campaign and my plans to put power in the hands of working people,” Elizabeth Warren said. “The changes I’ve proposed will shift power to working people, boost America’s labor movement, and help create an economy that works for everyone.”
 
Name, County, Union Membership:
Roman Antolic, Johnson, IATSE
Michael Avenarius, Dubuque, UAW
Donald Bailey, Dallas, NPMHU
Seth Banwell, Jasper, ISEA
Dawn Barbouroske, Johnson, ICEA/ISEA/NEA
Jen Barbouroske, Johnson, ICEA/ISEA/NEA
Scott Barkwill, Benton, IBT/IW
Zaak Barnes, Polk, AFSCME
Dan Barr, Linn, IBEW
Michael Beck, Shelby, IBEW
Beth Bishop, Polk, DMEA/ISEA
Larry Bower, Plymouth, UAW/NEA
Bennett Brown, Johnson, ISEA
Mary Burke, Linn, SEIU
Chris Busch, Washington, BAC 3
Meg Byrne, Scott, ISEA
Dawn Chambers, Audubon, IARLCA/NRLCA
Alberta Conrad, Buchanan, AFSCME
Jan Corderman, Polk, AFSCME
Becky Davis, Des Moines, ISEA
Katie Dorrell, Polk, WDMEA
Donna Duvall, Jackson, ISEA
Deborah Edginton, Black Hawk, CTA/NEA
Lori Eiteman, Dallas, CWA
Bruce Eldridge, Floyd, ISEA/NEA
Christine Eldridge, Floyd, ISEA/NEA
Cody Eliff, Scott, AFSCME
Chad Farner, Mahaska, OEA/ISEA/NEA
Melissa Feilmeier-Marzen, Linn, ISEA/NEA
Peter Fisher, Johnson, AFT
CJ Flynn, Linn, CWA
Larry Gebel, Winneshiek, ISEA
Christy Good, Linn, LMEA
Andrew Greenberg, Polk, UE
Jonathan Grieder, Black Hawk, ISEA
Taylor Henry, Johnson, UE
Carlene Heschke, Calhoun, ISEA
Tyler Higgs, Dallas, HEA
Judith Horka, Polk, ISEA
Danielle Hoskins, Johnson, COGS
Shirley Jensen, Cass, AEA/ISEA/NEA
Curtis Johnson, Hamilton, AFSCME
Joyce Johnson, Jones, ISEA/NEA
Cristy Jokerst, Pottawattamie, CWA
Gini Jordan, Cass, ISEA
James Jordan, Cass, AFSCME
Patrick Kearns, Johnson, AFGE
Erica Kilian, Emmet, ISEA
Paula Long, Iowa, ISEA
Judith Ludwick, Poweshiek, APWU
John Marshall, Mills, IBEW
Mary Mascher, Johnson, ICEA/ISEA
Michael Masteller, Polk, DMEA
Matthew McKee, Des Moines, BEA
John McWilliams, Johnson, ISEA/NEA
James Meis, Linn, UBC/BCTGM
John Melvin III, Clinton, UA
Maxwell Mendenhall, Lee, IBEW
Kim Miller, Johnson, ISEA
Walter Miller, Buchanan, IBEW
Theresa Moore, Johnson, SEIU
Kim Morse, Wapello, NALC
Lisa Muñoz, Black Hawk, ISEA
Dennis Myers, Des Moines, UAW
Pat Navin, Madison, IBT
Ivy Nielsen, Johnson, ISEA
Lucy O'Brien, Floyd, ISEA
Charles Oldenkamp, Linn, ISEA
Scott Olson, Johnson, COGS
Breanna Oxley, Linn, ISEA
Erin Perry, Polk, ISEA
Peggy Phipps, Hamilton, AFSCME
Ann Pollet, Jefferson, ISEA
Nancy Porter, Johnson, ICEA/ISEA/NEA
Russell Porter, Mills, AFSCME
Karry Putzy, Linn, ISEA
Andy Roberts, Polk, UA
Carol Rogers, Jackson, AFSCME
Susan Rood, Polk, UEA/ISEA/NEA
James Roth, Dubuque, IBT/APWU
Nicole Salazar, Polk, AFGE
Chris Schroeder, Scott, UBC
Mike Shaw, Polk, DMEA/ISEA
Robert Sill, Story, BMWE/UTU/AFSCME
Connie Smith, Woodbury, ISEA/NEA
Deborah Smith, Linn, CREA
Gayla Snook, Jasper, UAW
Tara Spence, Black Hawk, WEA
Eric Starlin, Woodbury, IAFF
Dan Stevenson, Johnson, ISEA
Doris Stormoen, Johnson, AFGE
Mary Sullivan, Linn, AEA/SAG
Rod Sullivan, Johnson, AFT
Emerson Taylor, Clinton, ISEA
Jenny Turner, Polk, ISEA
Jerry Uhlman, Warren, CWA
Connie Walters, Polk, DMEA/ISEA/NEA
James West, Clinton, SEIU
Michael Whitaker, Des Moines, UAW
Scott Woods, Pottawattamie, NALC
Bill Zeigler, Palo Alto, CWA
Teresa Zinn, Woodbury, IBT/APWU

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Warren for President
For Immediate Release: Monday, December 23, 2019

Iowa Leaders Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President

West Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa for Warren campaign today announced endorsements from 21 leaders from across the state, adding to a long list of Iowans committed to supporting Elizabeth Warren and her plans for big, structural change at the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3.

Among the new endorsers are former state Sens. Jim Riordan and Steve Sovern, former Linn County Supervisor Jean Oxley, and Iowa State University economist Dave Swenson.

“I'm supporting Elizabeth Warren because it's time for a woman in the White House fighting for rights and equality,” Jean Oxley said. “Her plans support women in every stage of life — from early childhood to retirement.”

“Elizabeth Warren is a breath of intellectual fresh air,” Dave Swenson said. “She’s proposing well-grounded and progressive approaches to solving our country’s greatest challenges, and offering practical pathways for making those plans a reality.”

The new endorsements follow recent announcements of support from prominent Iowa Democrat John Norris and the Storm Lake Times newspaper.

They join State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson, state Sens. Joe Bolkcom, Claire Celsi, Eric Giddens, and Zach Wahls, state Reps. Liz Bennett, Tracy Ehlert, Lindsay James, Mary Mascher, Art Staed and Mary Wolfe, more than 75 veterans and military family members, and dozens of local officials and activists who have endorsed Warren’s campaign.

The following leaders and activists endorsed Elizabeth this week:

• Jim Riordan, former state senator, Waukee
• Steve Sovern, former state senator, Cedar Rapids
• Jean Oxley, Linn County’s first female county supervisor, Cedar Rapids
• Jan Corderman, former AFSCME Council 61 president, Pleasant Hill
• Laura Bergus, Iowa City councilwoman, Iowa City
• Danielle Pettit-Majewski, Washington city councilwoman, Washington
• Patricia Schaefer, former Morning Sun mayor, Morning Sun
• Kendra Breitsprecher, former Dayton city councilwoman, Dayton
• Debi Plum, Fairfield School Board president, Fairfield
• Jason Frerichs, Iowa Democratic Party Progressive Caucus vice chairman, Des Moines
• Kathy Winter, Osceola County Democrats chairwoman, Sibley
• Krissa Mason, former Madison County Democrats chairwoman, Corydon
• Anna Plank, founder of statewide Indivisible organization, Iowa City
• Dave Swenson, economist, Ames
• Nick Bergus, community activist, Iowa City
• Paul Deaton, community activist, Solon
• Stan Plum, community activist, Fairfield
• Annaleah & Michael Moore, community activists, Council Bluffs
• Ryan Marquardt, Iowa House candidate, Van Meter
• Dr. Laura Jackson, conservation advocate, Cedar Falls