Endorsements

Endorsements for John Forbes for Polk County Supervisor District 1

John Forbes has earned the endorsement of more than 35 Democratic leaders, elected officials, labor leaders and community advocates across Polk County. These endorsements reflect strong support for new leadership focused on Democratic values, accountability, and delivering results for Polk County residents.

Supporters include current Polk County Supervisors Angela Connolly and Tom Hockensmith, along with current and former Iowa state legislators, city council members, and longtime Democratic activists.

Endorsers cite John Forbes’ commitment to putting people first, strengthening mental health services, addressing food and housing insecurity, protecting taxpayer dollars, and restoring trust in Polk County government. Leaders across Polk County agree it is time to turn the page on division and bring steady, full-time leadership to the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

Endorsements

  • Marti Anderson, Former State Representative
  • George Appleby
  • Austin Baeth, State Representative
  • Nancy Bobo
  • Pat Boddy
  • Gracie Brandsgard
  • Ben Campney
  • John Campbell
  • Lauren Campbell, Windsor Heights City Council
  • Angela Connolly, Polk County Supervisor
  • Mark Cooper, Former South Central Iowa Federation of Labor President
  • Kacey Davis
  • Karin Derry, Former State Representative
  • Catherine & Jim Dietz-Kilen
  • Helen Eddy, Former Polk County Health Director
  • Wayne Ford, Former State Representative
  • Ruth Ann Gaines, State Representative
  • Marie Herring
  • Niki Hinton
  • Tom Hockensmith, Polk County Supervisor
  • Justin Hollinrake, Ankeny City Council
  • Susan Judkins Gossett, Clive City Council
  • Mike Libbie, Former Windsor Heights City Councilman
  • Dr. Andy McGuire, Former Iowa Democratic Party Chair
  • Helen Miller, Former State Representative
  • Tom Miller, Former Attorney General of Iowa
  • Eddie Mauro
  • John Mauro, Former Polk County Supervisor
  • Bridget Montgomery, Urbandale City Council
  • Jackie Norris, Former Des Moines School Board Chair
  • Sally Ortgies, Former Director of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
  • Jo Oldson, Former State Representative
  • Rick Olson, State Representative
  • Cyndi and John Pederson
  • Laura Roan
  • Virginia Rowen
  • John Sarcone, Former Polk County Attorney
  • Kristin Sunde, Former State Representative