(Radio Iowa) – Deidre DeJear, the Democratic candidate for governor, says she’s looking for a running mate with government experience. DeJear plans to reveal her choice for lieutenant governor at the Iowa Democratic Party’s state convention tomorrow (Saturday). “It is a critical decision because I’m of the mindset that we’ve got to operate as a team,” DeJear says, “and that person is going to be my teammate and Iowa’s teammate every step of the way.”

DeJear has had roles in several statewide campaigns — including her own race for secretary of state four years ago. She owns a consulting company in Des Moines and has worked with small businesses, non-profits and charities. DeJear says she’s looking for a running mate who has experience from inside government entities. “I have worked alongside government, from the federal government all the way down to the municipal levels, but I’ve been on the outside working
with government,” DeJear says.

“I’d like an individual to balance me with that experience in working within, so that we can truly work collectively as a team as we seek to resolve the challenges that Iowans are facing.”

DeJear made her comments during an appearance on Iowa Press on Iowa P-B-S last Friday. Current Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg was re-nominated to be Governor Kim Reynolds 2022 running mate at last weekend’s Iowa G-O-P state convention.