The Candidates for Governor

Unannounced Candidate for Governor

Urbandale, IA

Governor Terry Branstad was born, raised and educated in Iowa. A native of Leland, Branstad was elected to the Iowa House in 1972, '74 and '76, and elected as Iowa's lieutenant governor in 1978. Branstad served as Iowa's longest-serving governor, from 1983 to 1999. As the state's chief…

Candidate for Governor

Carroll, IA

The year was 1980, and Americans were on edge. The economy was faltering as inflation was out of control. The Iranian hostage crisis was dragging on with no end in sight. Oil shortages had cars and trucks waiting in long lines. For good reason, Americans were concerned about the future. That's when…

Candidate for Governor

Urbandale, IA

Bob, one of eight children, grew up in a two-story home on a tree-lined street in Sheldon, Iowa. His dad, a World War II Veteran who ran his own business, worked hard to care for his family. Bob learned the values of hard work and honesty from his Mom and Dad. Bob was an outgoing basketball star…