Terry Branstad

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Terry Branstad

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth November 17, 1946 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Terry Branstad holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Iowa, establishing a solid educational foundation. He began his career in public service, serving three terms in the Iowa House of Representatives and later as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Branstad then served as Governor of Iowa for multiple terms, during which he focused on economic policies and job creation. After leaving the governorship, he transitioned to academia, serving as president of Des Moines University before returning to politics as Governor of Iowa. Branstad further transitioned into international diplomacy, serving as the U.S. Ambassador to China, where he managed U.S.-China relations. Most recently, he has taken on a leadership role in the non-profit sector as president of the World Food Prize Foundation.

Political Ideas

Terry Branstad's political career is marked by a blend of traditional conservatism with unexpected policy alignments, particularly in economic and foreign affairs. Branstad's signing of a sweeping tax reform bill and business-friendly appointments suggest a staunch commitment to free-market principles, yet his opposition to halting student visas to Chinese nationals reveals a nuanced stance on international education that prioritizes economic ties over ideological purity. Branstad's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
2014: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

2014 Iowa gubernatorial election

666,032 votes (58.99%)

Win

Iowa Governor 2014, Republican Primary Results

129,712 votes (83.00%)

Win
2010: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

2010 Iowa gubernatorial election

592,494 votes (52.81%)

Win

Iowa Governor 2010, Republican Primary Results

114,450 votes (50.30%)

Win
1994: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa gubernatorial election, 1994

566,395 votes (56.80%)

Win

Iowa Governor 1994, Republican Primary Results

161,228 votes (51.80%)

Win
1990: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa gubernatorial election, 1990

591,852 votes (60.61%)

Win

Iowa Governor 1990, Republican Primary Results

94,253 votes (99.52%)

Win
1986: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

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1986 Iowa gubernatorial election

472,712 votes (51.91%)

Win

Iowa Governor 1986, Republican Primary Results

104,482 votes (99.85%)

Win
1982: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1982 Iowa gubernatorial election

548,313 votes (52.81%)

Win

Iowa Governor 1982, Republican Primary Results

128,314 votes (99.91%)

Win