A pastor who’s been a top administrator in state government submitted his resignation to Governor Kim Reynolds this week – and launched his own campaign for governor.
Forty-five-year-old Adam Steen of Runnells spoke to a large crowd in a Pleasant Hill church Tuesday night.
Steen drew cheers and some whistles when he called fellow Republican Kim Reynolds the greatest governor in the history of Iowa.
Steen has been director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the past four years. Steen is the fifth Republican to start campaigning for governor or file the paperwork to raise money for a campaign. Steen indirectly mentioned Congressman Randy Feenstra, who’s signaled he’ll formally enter the race next month. Steen says voters don’t want a career politician or a D.C. congressman, but are looking for people like him who work.
After the event, Steen told reporters he’s been preparing for this moment for 15 years.
The other Republicans running for Iowa governor include State Representative Eddie Andrews of Johnston and Coralville Pastor Brad Sherman, a former member of the Iowa House. Republican State Senator Mike Bousselot of Ankeny is also exploring a run.
story courtesy of Radio Iowa; photo courtesy of Adam Steen/FB
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