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State Rep. Eddie Andrews announces run for Iowa Governor
DES MOINES, Iowa — On late Wednesday morning on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol building, another Iowa Republican threw his hat in to the ring to seek the state's highest office.
State Representative Eddie Andrews (R) from District 43 had a crowd of supporters there for his announcement. Rep. Andrews said in his speech that he is focused on expanding accessible mental health care and youth transition programs.
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He also said that he wants to bring the state back to the top in education, referencing private, public, charter and home schools. He commented on the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, stating that he sides with the landowner, as he has voted on in the Iowa House. He used issues to discuss money involved in state politics and how he wants to get rid of the dollar influence when running for office. In a statement he said:
'Iowa deserves a Governor who listens and delivers. My experience as a tech entrepreneur, minister, and legislator prepares me to serve you. I invite you to join my fight to build an Iowa that works for all.'
State Rep. Eddie Andrews, (R) District 43, candidate for Iowa Governor
To learn more about Rep. Andrews, his campaign website is live and linked here.
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