FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019
CONTACT: CHRISTINA STROBACK
(319) 936-9300
BRANSTAD FAMILY ANNOUNCES BACKING OF MILLER-MEEKS IN 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
DES MOINES – The Branstad family, which includes former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and his son, Eric, who is an advisor to President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign in Iowa, announced today their financial support of Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in her race for Congress.
“Mariannette is a conservative fighter who has never quit on the people of Iowa,” said Eric Branstad. “The voters of the 2nd District deserve a conservative who knows this state and knows it’s people. When she gets to Washington, she’ll hold the bureaucrats accountable and make sure every Iowan has their voice heard loud and clear. My family and I are proud to support this conservative Iowan for Congress.”
In 2011, then-Gov. Branstad appointed Miller-Meeks director of the Iowa Department of Public Health. She served in his administration for three years. Working with Branstad, Miller-Meeks worked to build a model that would make Iowa one of the healthiest states in the U.S. Now, the idea has turned into the Healthiest State Initiative, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that engages workplaces, communities, schools, and individuals to improve Iowa’s health and happiness.
“Branstad is the longest serving governor in U.S. history. He never quit on Iowa, and neither will I,” said Miller-Meeks. “I’m grateful for his and his family’s support as I begin this run for Congress. He is a role model for public service and a pillar in Iowa conservative politics.”
Miller-Meeks announced her candidacy as a Republican running for the 2nd Congressional District last week. To learn more about her campaign, visit millermeeks2020.com.
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