(Des Moines, IA) — A woman who ran for secretary of state in 2018 is taking the first steps toward launching a run for governor in 2022. Democrat Deidre DeJear was the first black Iowan to be nominated for statewide office by a major party. She lost to Republican Secretary of State Paul Pate. DeJear is a small business owner from Des Moines and says she is starting a listening tour of the state with an event tonight (Monday) in Des Moines with small business owners and stops in six eastern and south-central Iowa cities this week as well.
Des Moines Woman Exploring Run For Governor
Jul 12, 2021 | 3:54 PM
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