Friends,

Ras Smith wears a lot of shoes: he’s a state representative, a father, a husband, a hunter, a farmer, a coach, and a counselor. And now, he’s running to become Governor of Iowa.

Click to watch his official launch video explaining why, then pitch in $5 or more to become a founding donor of our grassroots campaign.

Ras knows we are all defined less by the shoes we wear, and more by what we’re working for. No matter the differences, we’re all looking for solutions to our common struggles and searching for the same things:

A safe community to live and raise our families.

Opportunities to succeed, no matter where you live or where you come from.

The chance to look beyond the next paycheck and start planning for the next generation.

Working for a better life. For a better Iowa. That’s what unites us.

At the end of the day, we’re all on this journey together. Ras knows Iowa’s best days are ahead of us, and he’s ready to lead us on the path to progress and unity.

This is Day 1 of our campaign, and there’s a long road ahead of us. Will you support Ras today by pitching in a contribution of any amount to become a founding donor?

Like Ras says: let’s lace up our shoes and get to work.

— Team Ras