MASON CITY – There has been no official announcement, but sources within the Republican Party tell NIT that local GOP leader Barbara Hovland plans to challenge Rep. Sharon Steckman for her seat in the Iowa legislature.
Barbara Hovland, 54, who resides in Mason City, currently serves as the Cerro Gordo GOP chairwoman. She has been deeply involved in the caucusing process and organizing the party locally.
“I take my responsibilities very serious in making sure Cerro Gordo has a successful caucus,” Mrs. Hovland recently wrote. Turnout was described as extremely high for Monday night Iowa caucuses.
Mrs. Hovland did not immediately respond to questions about her impending candidacy. She will be challenging Mrs. Steckman, who is serving her third term in the Iowa House. She is a retired Mason City educator and is known for her strong advocacy for increased funding for Iowa public schools.
Mrs. Steckman told NIT Monday that she had heard about a possible challenge in this fall’s election, but didn’t offer further comment. She was seeking signatures on a petition for her re-election.
She married for the money and has everything but a brain to show for it !
More fake pearls I see. And Big hair. Didn’t she get caught doing something in town not long ago? What was it?
go barb
Yes, Barb, please go. You thinking your gig as gopper chair of a dying, nowhere Iowa county merits the bigtime?
This is Bernie Sanders country now, and all you rightwing skunks need to get with it.
Anyone that supports & endorses that thief and liar Chris Christie like Hovland does, is not capable of even running for dog catcher.
“In scary times, you want heroes as presidents. Who doesn’t want a president who can take care of himself, his family and the country at the same time, like Harrison Ford did?” – Barbara Hovland
Barb Hovland is a nothing more than fluff.
He’s the Crisco Kid………….. Fat in the Can.
I just figured Peter Lagios would run for this seat. And, once he gets the state squared away, he would run for president. Its only a natural progression for him.
A true RINO, in full uniform, complete with a string of pearls wrapped around her neck.
If she had a brain she’d be dangerous !
You mean Steckman of course.
I like your comment LVS, I hope she runs. It will of course break up the love fest with the spend sisters.