The Collective PAC Endorses Deidre DeJear For Governor of Iowa

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — has endorsed Deidre DeJear for Governor of Iowa: 

• Deidre DeJear is a devoted advocate for education; while in college she co-founded Back to School Iowa, a nonprofit organization that supplies thousands of Des Moines students with school supplies. Current CEO and founder of Caleo Enterprises, she has uplifted and empowered over 1000 small businesses; recently about 120 small business owners were able to gain access to funding and resources during the pandemic. Mrs. DeJear believes in protecting voting rights, uplifting education, and creating economic opportunities for all Iowans. 

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“We are proud to endorse Deidre DeJear on her historic bid for Governor of Iowa. Mrs. DeJear has now joined the impressive and impactful slate of Black women that we have endorsed for governorship. Deidre DeJear is dedicated to building Iowa into a thriving and progressive state that represents all lifestyles; while building economic development and educational opportunities. If elected this November, she will make history by becoming Iowa’s first Black Governor. She is eagerly anticipating the fight for this election season, and we are excited to have partnered with an advocate who believes in tirelessly working and advocating for the underprivileged.”

 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.

Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 300 Black candidates win elections across the United States.