44 county sheriffs announced their endorsement for Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds because of her strong record on public safety, including support for law enforcement across the state of Iowa.
“As a governor, one of my top priorities is public safety.” Reynolds said. “We can never stop fighting for safe communities and I understand that law enforcement plays such a critical role in that. I am proud to have the support of county sheriffs in every corner of Iowa and I know that law enforcement will continue to be a partner as we make Iowa an even better, safer place to live.”
“Iowa has a strong leader in Governor Kim Reynolds because she’s an ally of law enforcement. I firmly believe Governor Reynolds will continue to be a champion for our IPERS System and her background in county government gives her a great perspective for the needs of local governments across Iowa,” Carroll County Sheriff Ken Pingrey stated. “I am endorsing Governor Kim Reynolds because the direction of our state, the direction of safety in our communities needs to come first and foremost.”
“Governor Reynolds understands local government, she understands the importance of public safety, and she is a champion for law enforcement here in Iowa,” Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling said. “She’s a governor for all Iowans and understands the needs of our smallest communities. I am proud to be on her team and support her run for Governor.”
“I have known Governor Reynolds for years and her approach to public safety, law enforcement, and local government is above reproach,
With over 40 county sheriffs endorsing Governor Reynolds’ campaign and a robust list of over 5,000 grassroots county chairs, Governor Reynolds continues to build a broad coalition of support in every corner of Iowa.
See the full list of county sheriffs below:
Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater (R)
Adams County Sheriff Alan Johannnes (R)
Allamakee County Sheriff Clark Mellick (R)
Appanoose County Sheriff Gary Anderson (R)
Audubon County Sheriff Todd Johnson (R)
Benton County Sheriff Ron Tippett (R)
Buena Vista County Sheriff Kory Elston (R)
Calhoun County Sheriff Scott Anderson (R)
Carroll County Sheriff Ken Pingrey (R)
Cedar County Sheriff Warren Wethington (R)
Clarke County Sheriff Rob Kovacevich (D)
Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling (R)
Clayton County Sheriff Mike Tshirgi (R)
Crawford County Sheriff James Steinkuehler (D)
Dallas County Sheriff Chad Leonard (R)
Delaware County Sheriff John LeClere (R)
Dickinson County Sheriff Greg Baloun (R)
Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher (R)
Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope (R)
Green County Sheriff Jack Williams (R)
Grundy County Sheriff Rick Penning (R)
Hancock County Sheriff Scott Dodd (R)
Henry County Sheriff Richard McNamee (R)
Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger (R)
Iowa County Sheriff Robert Rotter (R)
Jefferson County Sheriff Gregg Morton (R)
Keokuk County Sheriff Casey Hinnah (R)
Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep (R)
Madison County Sheriff Jason Barnes (R)
Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholt (R)
Mitchell County Sheriff Greg Beaver (R)
Montgomery County Sheriff Joe Sampson (R)
Muscatine County Sheriff CJ Ryan (R)
O’Brien County Sheriff Allen Schuknecht (R)
Plymouth County Sheriff Michael Van Otterloo (R)
Pocahontas County Sheriff Brian Larsen (R)
Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeffrey Danker (R)
Sac County Sheriff Kenneth McClure (R)
Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane (R)
Shelby County Sheriff Neil Gross (R)
Sioux County Sheriff Dan Altena (R)
Tama County Sheriff Dennis Kucera (R)
Washington County Sheriff Jared Schneider (R)
Wayne County Sheriff Keith Davis (R)