Rep. Linda Upmeyer announced today via email to state GOP central committee members that she has thrown her hat in the ring to serve as the Iowa GOP Co-Chair.
Rep. Linda Upmeyer Official Photo
Her announcement comes after former Co-Chairman, Dr. Cody Hoefert, announced that he would not seek another term as Co-Chair. In her email, obtained by Iowa Field Report, Upmeyer praises Hoefert’s leadership, work ethic, and many accomplishments in the role.
After much thought and deliberation I have decided to not seek re-election as Co-Chairman of the @IowaGOP It has been an honor to serve and am so very proud of all we have accomplished! #iapolitics
— Dr Cody Hoefert (@drcodyhoefert) November 16, 2020
Hoefert also took to Facebook to share his thoughts and thanks on the decision.
Today @IowaGOP Co-Chair @drcodyhoefert announced via Facebook that he would not seek another term. https://t.co/uhHhtRlHEw #iapolitics
— Iowa Field Report.com (@IAFieldReport) November 16, 2020
Representative Linda L. Upmeyer represents House District 54. Upmeyer was also the very first woman to hold the position of Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives. Iowa GOP’s current chairman, Jeff Kaufmann, told party members on Saturday that he would seek a fourth term.
