Endorsements

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees with members in hundreds of occupations, advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services, and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

The committee endorsed and said,  “We want to thank you for being a candidate who supports the middle class and who will work hard to make Iowa a better place to live, work, and raise a family.” 

  Fund Her is the political action committee dedicated to electing progressive women to lead our states.  The board is compiled of visionary leaders and innovators who are helping to build the future.  Endorsing Christina as one of only six progressive women candidates in Iowa, the group is dedicated to strengthening women's protections.

Sue Dvorsky: “This is big news, Iowa friends. Fund Her is investing in Iowa's future, because they know the path to a majority in the Iowa House leads right through these districts and these terrific women. We will take the majority in the Iowa House. And when we do, we can begin to restore the government Iowans need and deserve.”

 The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local Union No. 1362.  The IBEW is a labor union that represents nearly 750,000 workers in the electrical industry.  Local Union No. 1362 is from Cedar Rapids.

They write, "Our members are proud to support your run for HD72.  We look forward to the day when the people of Tama and Marshall County can be represented by someone who supports a working family's agenda."

 The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers is a labor union that represents nearly 120,000 workers throughout North America.  Local Union No. 89 is from Cedar Rapids.

They write, "On behalf of Ironworkers Local 89, it is our pleasure to support and endorse you in your campaign.  We have determined that your actions and values best represent those of the working families across the state.  We look forward to building a working relationship with you moving forward."

 Walk the Walk 2020 is a group of regular people with full-time jobs, families, and lives who decided to do everything they can to win the election in November by supporting voters of color around the country. 

The grassroots partners and candidates they support are mobilizing to flip important state legislatures like ours here in Iowa.  

They've chosen to support Christina because they are doing everything they can to save our Democracy.  They know Christina will help end partisan gerrymandering and stand up for what is right and just!

 In his historic run for president in 2020, former HUD Secretary Julián Castro outlined a vision for America where everyone counts, where the most vulnerable Americans are fought for, and where people are our first priority.

People First Future helps build a nationwide bench of bold, progressive leaders that will change the face of our politics. They endorse and support People First Candidates like Christina whose campaigns are fighting for those who need a voice.

Congresswoman AbbyFinkenauer said,  "We need leaders like Christina Blackcloud, a long-standing advocate for workikg families, in the Iowa House now more than ever.  She will be a champion for Iowa's workers and revitalizing our communities, and when elected will become the first Native American woman ever elected to the Iowa Legislature.  Today, I'm proud to endorse her and her fight for Iowa's working families."

Crews stated:

One part of Iowa that remains dear to us is House District 72 where Christina Blackcloud is running to represent all her constituents and help flip the Iowa House Blue. We lived in Melbourne where I was honored to serve as mayor for 14 years.  I also served several years in the early 1990s as Marshall County Zoning Administrator, Sanitarian, and Weed Commissioner.  

I spent two summers out of high school as a farmworker for Frank Bro north of Toledo.  Steve’s parents grew up in Gladbrook and rural Marshall County – in the 1950s, Steve’s Grandfather Vern McClure was a predecessor of mine as Marshall County Weed Commissioner.

Christina Blackcloud is an exciting, qualified Candidate with the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to serve the residents of District 72 and all Iowans as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives. 

Christina Blackcloud has a degree in two critical disciplines, Business Administration and Human Resources, from the Buena Vista University–Marshalltown – where Steve got his degree.  She will be ready to help lead a smarter, more efficient and effective, less divisive Iowa State Government.

Christina Blackcloud’s leadership skills are apparent from her roles as The Meskwaki Nation Executive Director, within the Iowa Democratic Party, and in numerous local, state and national boards and commissions.

“Most important are Christina Blackcloud’s Abilities to listen to all, to bring her unique perspective as an indigenous person to bear on the issues of the day including a sustainable environmental path forward in Iowa. As I have, Christina has spent her life advocating for others and working to advance progressive values.  She will stand up and fight for equality.

I cannot understand why anybody would not be thrilled to support this opportunity to elect Iowa’s first native legislator.  But I do know the bigots have complained.  As Iowa’s First Openly Gay Elected Official, I also was attacked, but I was re-elected – Not because I was gay, but because I was a good mayor. 

Christina Blackcloud deserves to be elected not just because she is a member of the Meskwaki Nation (although this is certainly a positive attribute for our state) but because she will be a good legislator – one who will protect and improve Iowans’ health care, public education (remember when Iowa was First in the Nation?), and Iowa’s economy.  She will protect Seniors and Veterans from those who only feint support.

Please join me in supporting Christina Blackcloud for State Representative.”