Republicans for Vilsack Announced in Race Against Congressman King

Christie Vilsack's campaign announced recently a panel of 14 Republicans, including two from Ames who are supporting her in the race for the 4^th District.

Vilsack faces Congressman Steve King, R-Kiron, who has represented western Iowa since 2002.

The names on the list include two Ames Republicans: Kris Bell and John Even.

Recent polls suggest that Vilsack and King are neck in neck for the race and the candidates have raised a combined $6 million in the race according to the Sioux City Journal. The dollar amount breaks Congressional fundraising records in Iowa.

In 2006, Republican and Democrat candidates raised a combined $4.8 million in their race for the District 1 Congressional seat. At that time Democrat Bruce Braley was up against Republican Mike Whalen.

The full list of Vilsack's Republican supporters follows below:

Republicans for Vilsack

Hon. Art Neu, Carroll

Naomi Neu, Carroll

Irving Jensen, Sioux City

Toby Shine, Milton

Amanda Bare, Spencer

Jane Martino, Jefferson

Margaret Martinez, Storm Lake

Joyce Hanes, Mason City

Jack Tatman, Spirit Lake

Larry Hoffman, Clear Lake

Kris Bell, Ames

John Even, Ames

Tony Murray, Slater

Eileen Sohl, Le Mars