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AFSCME Council 61 to Announce Endorsement of Rob Sand for Iowa Governor

DES MOINES, IOWA — AFSCME Council 61 will hold an endorsement event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 2000 Walker Street in Des Moines, where the Council will officially endorse Rob Sand for Governor of Iowa in the 2026 election.

This endorsement builds on the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO’s early affiliate endorsements of Rob Sand for Governor and Nate Willems for Attorney General, underscoring a united labor movement heading into 2026.

AFSCME represents more than 40,000 public-service workers across Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas, including employees in corrections, public safety, human services, public health, education, and local government. This endorsement reflects a member-driven process focused on workplace safety, staffing, wages, and strong public services.

*Reporters will have opportunities for photo, video, and interviews after remarks.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: AFSCME Council 61 endorsement announcement for Rob Sand for Iowa Governor

WHO:

• Rob Sand, Candidate for Governor of Iowa
• Todd Copley, President, AFSCME Council 61
• Melissa Speed, Political Director, AFSCME Council 61
• AFSCME frontline public-service workers

WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2025

TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:
2000 Walker Street
Des Moines, Iowa

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