Branstad makes campaign stop in Newton

Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds along with several fellow Republican candidates made a stop Wednesday at Moo’s BBQ in Newton.

Branstad, who is running for his sixth term as Iowa Governor, spoke to the crowd about what he has done for Iowa after resuming the position and where he hopes to go in the future.

“We in Iowa have a real opportunity to have an impact, not just in our state, but at the national level as well. The eyes of the country are on Iowa, the senate race may well determine which party controls the United State Senate and I think we have a tremendous opportunity,” Branstad said.

Crystal Bruntz, candidate for State Senate, kicked off the event followed by Reynolds who introduced Branstad. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, candidate for Congress, rallied up the crowd and gave personal stories about where she came from and her time in the service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army.

Miller-Meeks introduced State Auditor Mary Mosiman, who was appointed to the position but is now a candidate as well. Iowa House candidate Patrick Payton rounded out the speeches before Bruntz gave a final remarks.

All candidates encouraged citizens to get out and vote in the Nov. 4 election.

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