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Issue date: 11/25/09 Section: News

Media Credit: Eric Thiel Former governor Terry Branstad

The Boone County Republican Party hosted a Chili Contest at the Boone County Historical Center Monday night, Nov. 9. The Party's goal was to introduce Republican voters to new candidates for the upcoming 2010 elections.

Several Republican candidates at the Historical Center told about past experiences and plans for their positions if they are elected.
Iowa is currently engaged in the upcoming 2010 elections that will decide national, state, house, Senate, and governor positions.

Col. Paul Ladd, former Marine who is the Boone County Veteran Commissioner was there to thank veterans and current soldiers for their work to defend this country.

Republican Bill Yewell has already started his campaign to run for representative of the 48 district against Donovan Olsen Democrat. Yewell stands against gay marriage, abortion, and believes in harsher punishment for second and third offenders on drunk driving.

Former governor, Terry Branstad was there, to talk about another run for governor. Branstad has been referred to by other Republicans for being known as "Terry loves Taxes." Branstad plans to fix unemployment and get Iowa out of debt.

Iowa's Sen. Chuck Grassley Rep. is up for re-election. Democrat Bob Krause or Roxanne Conlin plans to run against him.
Gov. Chet Culver is up for reelection, however several Republicans are planning to win the GOP nomination to run against each other in the primary. Those Republicans planning to run are Branstad, Bob Vander Plaats of Sioux City, Christian Fong of Cedar Rapids, Rob Roberts of Carroll, Christopher Rants of Sioux City, and Iowa's 24th district Senator Jerry Behn of Boone.

The Boone County Republicans also had a food drive to send snacks to the troops overseas.

These elections are coming up soon and it is time for students to get more active in knowing the candidates.

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