Iowa leaders, including Mason City councilman Paul Adams, endorse Pete Buttigieg for President

DES MOINES – Today, Democratic elected officials and activists from across Iowa endorsed Pete Buttigieg for president. The endorsements come as Pete Buttigieg prepares to make his twenty-second trip to Iowa this weekend. In their endorsements, leaders pointed to Pete’s ability to unite Americans in solving the urgent challenges facing the country.

“Our next president needs to be someone who can unite Americans and heal our deep divide,” said State Representative Kristin Sunde. “I believe Mayor Pete can do that. He’s intelligent, even-tempered and committed to representing a broad constituency. When I recently heard him speak, Mayor Pete said, ‘You can’t love a country if you hate half of the people in it.’ As someone who campaigned myself on bringing a more civil tone to politics, I am drawn to his sincere desire to elevate problem-solving over partisanship.”

“Mayor Pete is a uniter with a fresh, positive perspective,” said Kirsten Anderson, a women’s rights advocate from Des Moines who had previously endorsed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “He has a keen worldview, thanks to his time in the military, and a fresh perspective on the local government issues that affect us daily. He understands the need to unite Americans around the urgent challenges facing our communities, and he recognizes the importance we play in international politics.”

“I am supporting Pete Buttigieg because he has the unique ability to unite our country,” said Paul Adams, Mayor Pro-Tem of Mason City. “His executive experience, education, and military background give him all the tools to be an outstanding President of the United States.”

Endorsers include:

• State Representative Kristin Sunde, West Des Moines

• Mike Moreland, former Iowa State Representative, Ottumwa

• Nick Maybanks, Assistant Linn County Attorney

• Paul Adams, Mayor Pro-Tem of Mason City

• Matt Bemrich, Mayor of Fort Dodge

• Steve Weipert, Mayor of Marquette

• Brian Bruening, Chair of Clayton County Democrats

• Larry Popenhagen, former Fayette County Auditor

• Edward Josten, Elkader City Council

• Curt Snitker, Lansing City Council

• Rob Archibald, Hiawatha City Council

• Dean Genth, former Obama Cerro Gordo County leader

• Andy Carlson, Decorah City Council Member

• Jim Hussey, Mid-Prairie School Board Member

• Erica Barker, Maquoketa City Council

• Nathan Woodward, Maquoketa City Council

• Sean Thompson, former Ogden City Council Member

• Andy Dudler, former University Heights City Council Member

• Heidi Thompson, former Ogden School Board Member

• Bob Thomas, Centerville School Board Member and former Chair of Appanoose County Democrats

• David Miles, former member of the Iowa Board of Regents

• Loree Miles, Planned Parenthood Board member and volunteer

• Cody Howell, community activist, Johnson County

• Adam Wright, mental health activist, Linn County

• Kirsten Anderson, women’s rights advocate, Polk County

These elected officials and party activists join State Rep. Brian Meyer, State Senator Tony Bisignano, State Senator Bill Dotzler, former State Rep. Deb Berry, and 90 other Iowa Democratic leaders from around the state who are backing Pete.