"I believe we can have oligarchy or democracy, but we can’t have both."

And that’s why Josh Turek matters to me.

I want leaders who genuinely care about people, who are willing to stand up to billionaires and lobbyists, and who understand that government should work for the people it represents, not just those with the deepest pockets.

Sarah Trone Garriott is someone I support because she cares about women's healthcare and believes people deserve access to the care they need without politicians making those decisions for them.

But it's about more than just one issue. I want leaders who show up for their communities, fight for working families, and believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a good life.

Do I agree with Rob Sand on absolutely everything? No. And honestly, I don't think we should expect to agree with any politician on everything. What matters to me is having a leader who cares about Iowa and is willing to put Iowans first.

I'm tired of feeling like our state is being run into the ground while working families are left to deal with the consequences. I want leadership that focuses on making Iowa better and putting our communities ahead of political agendas.

I don't need a governor I agree with 100% of the time. I need one who cares about Iowa and is willing to work for the people who call it home.

First of all, can we acknowledge that the man is hot? 😂 Okay, now that we've gotten that out of the way…

Dave seems like the kind of person who cares about people, cares about Iowa, and wants to do something meaningful for the community he serves. I value leaders who feel approachable, grounded, and connected to the people they're representing.

I want fighters who are willing to stand up for everyday people, not just the people with money, power, and influence. That's what stands out to me about Nate Willems.

That's the kind of representation I want: someone who remembers exactly who they're fighting for. THE PEOPLE.

Our personal information matters, and I want leaders who understand that protecting Iowans' privacy is part of protecting our rights.

I want an Iowa Secretary of State who prioritizes the privacy and security of our information, is transparent with the public, and doesn't treat our sensitive data like it's theirs to hand over.

I think people sometimes overlook the State Treasurer race because it doesn't sound as exciting as governor or Congress. But this position has a real impact on how our state's money is managed, and that matters to every single one of us.

John Norwood brings decades of experience in finance, business, and advising small businesses across Iowa. He's focused on making state finances more transparent, holding government accountable for how it manages our money, and protecting IPERS, the retirement system that more than 400,000 current and retired public employees depend on.

Honestly, I think Taylor Wettach could have run for a higher-profile office, but I'm glad he's running for State Auditor because Iowa needs someone like him in that position.

His background in law and his focus on transparency, oversight, and making sure government works for the people paying for it. We deserve someone who will ask the tough questions, follow the money, and isn't afraid to hold people in power accountable when something doesn't add up.

Follow the money. Demand accountability. Don't skip the Auditor race.

My favorite candidate in the entire state. And honestly, his story is a big part of why.

Chris Jones is a water scientist who wanted to retire, go fishing, and enjoy his life. But Iowa's water quality problem wasn't something he could just ignore. Instead of walking away, he decided to keep fighting for cleaner water and a better future for our state.

We deserve clean water. We deserve science-based solutions. And we deserve leaders who care enough to fight for both.

I'm voting NO on Amendment 1 because I don't believe we should be changing our state constitution to make it harder for Iowa to raise revenue from corporations and wealthy individuals when our state needs that money to fund essential services.