US EditionButtigieg’s 2020 Iowa Political Director Launches Bid for Governor
- On June 3, 2025, Democrat Julie Stauch officially announced her bid to become Iowa’s governor, entering the competitive 2026 race with a commitment to serve all residents of the state.
- She plans to engage with voters statewide over the next year to identify priorities including schools, clean water, health care, and eminent domain issues.
- Stauch emphasizes rebuilding trust due to widespread political distrust, and opposes the abuse of eminent domain for private pipelines while supporting its utility uses.
- At 68, Stauch highlights her extensive political experience, including managing over two dozen campaigns and serving as Pete Buttigieg's 2020 Iowa political director.
- Her candidacy implies a contested Democratic primary with incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds not seeking reelection, potentially increasing voter engagement and party competition in 2026.
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Democrat Julie Stauch launches 2026 Iowa gubernatorial bid • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Democrat Julie Stauch launched a campaign for Iowa governor on June 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Julie Stauch for All Iowans)Democrat Julie Stauch published a resume and cover letter Tuesday for a job she hopes Iowans will hire her for in 2026 — the Iowa governor’s seat. Stauch, 68, is a former Democratic political operative who has worked on the Iowa caucus campaigns for Democratic presidential candidates including Pete Buttigieg in 2020, Bill C…
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Democrat Julie Stauch launches 2026 Iowa gubernatorial bid
Democrat Julie Stauch published a resume and cover letter Tuesday for a job she hopes Iowans will hire her for in 2026 — the Iowa governor’s seat. Stauch, 68, is a former Democratic political operative who has worked on the…
Julie Stauch, Iowa political director for former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign, announced she will run for governor of the state.
Democrat Julie Stauch launches campaign for Iowa governor - Radio Iowa
A Democrat who has worked behind the scenes on many campaigns has launched her own campaign for governor. Julie Stauch of West Des Moines said Iowans “are disgusted” by the state’s elected leaders. “Everything’s really broken and it needs to be fixed and I’m a problem solver. It’s what I’ve done in everything I do,” […]
Julie Stauch announces run for Iowa governor
DES MOINES, Iowa -- After years of managing and working in campaigns at the local, state and federal levels, Julie Stauch is making a run for the state's highest office. It's her first time seeking public office, Julie tells WHO 13 News that she is treating it like a job resume with a cover letter and actual resume listed on her campaign website. You can learn more about her background and the different organizations she has been involved with, …
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