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June 8, 2022Des Moines, Iowa |  By: AP

Democrat DeJear faces challenge to unseat Iowa Gov. Reynolds

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - After running unopposed in Iowa's primary election, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds holds a huge fundraising edge over Democrat Deidre DeJear in a state that has become increasingly friendly to conservative candidates.

DeJear, a 36-year-old businesswoman who also faced no primary opposition, is seeking to become the first Democrat elected governor of Iowa in 16 years.

She will face a tough challenger in Reynolds, whose campaign has raised eight-times more money than the Democrat as she seeks a second full term. Since becoming governor, Reynolds has ticked through a long list of conservative accomplishments.