Polling Thousands Of High School Seniors Across The State, Fred Earned The Most Support Among Democratic Candidates For Governor
Hubbell Received Over 7% More Support Than His Closest Democratic Contender
Today, the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office released results of their 2018 Spring Iowa Youth Straw Poll, showing Fred Hubbell leading all Democratic candidates for governor. An annual poll of thousands of high school seniors across the state, Fred earned over 7% more support in the Democratic primary than any other candidate. Following the poll release, Fred released the following statement:
“I’m proud to have earned the most support from Iowa’s Democratic leaders, who are motivated like never before to stand up for the progressive values that make our state a wonderful place to live,” said Fred Hubbell. “Iowa’s young people recognize our state’s future is at risk, and they are energized to elect progressive, experienced leadership who will deliver results. From expanding access to health care and affordable education to leading renewable energy development, I’ve spent my lifetime standing up for the success of our state -- that’s the kind of leadership our young people deserve, and that’s exactly what I will do every day as governor.”
Throughout his career, Fred has been a tireless progressive advocate. As the former chair of Planned Parenthood of Mid-Iowa, he fought to protect and expand a woman's right to quality health care. Serving on the Iowa College Foundation Board and Simpson College Board, Fred has worked to expand higher education opportunities to more Iowans. And with his service on the Mercy Hospital Medical Board and work with Broadlawns Medical Center, he has fought to ensure that those Iowans in need get the quality, affordable, and accessible health care they deserve.
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About Fred:
A lifelong progressive and fifth-generation Iowan, Fred Hubbell is a proven leader with the experience to get results and get Iowa moving in the right direction. A leader who knows how to balance a budget, Fred holds vast experience in both the public and private sector, where he successor fully ran several large companies like Younkers Department Chain and Equitable of Iowa. Additionally, Fred was twice called to public service, first, by then Governor Culver in 2007 to lead the Iowa Power Fund, helping Iowa invest and become a leader in renewable energy, and secondly, in 2009, to help clean up the Iowa Department of Economic Development following a disastrous film tax scandal. Throughout his career, Fred has also been a tireless progressive advocate. As the former chair of Planned Parenthood of Mid-Iowa, he fought to protect and expand a woman's right to quality health care. Serving on the Iowa College Foundation Board and Simpson College Board, Fred has worked to expand higher education opportunities to more Iowans. And with his service on the Mercy Hospital Medical Board and work with Broadlawns Medical Center, he has fought to ensure that those Iowans in need get the quality, affordable, and accessible health care they deserve. He currently resides in Des Moines, with his wife Charlotte, and has three children and three grandchildren.
