Tommy Hexter. SUBMITTED PHOTO

GRINNELL – Tommy is the director of Grinnell Farm To Table, a local food business that connects over 35 local farmers with consumers in Poweshiek and Tama County and provides food access to 8 community food pantries in the area. He also works for Iowa Farmers Union as a rural organizer representing family farmers in state and national politics. Tommy is running for House District 53 because he believes there are many residents of Poweshiek and Tama County that are not having their voices heard in the State Legislature. He believes that decisions about public education, resources for Iowans, and agriculture are made at the Iowa Capitol and that these issues impact the daily lives of everyone in our District. Tommy is 24 years old. His motivation is to make living in our counties better for current residents and a viable option as a place to live for the next generation. He will listen to constituents before speaking, fight for critical resources like public schools and food access, and support rural development by making sure farmers and small businesses have the tools they need to thrive.

You can follow Tommy Hexter for Iowa on Facebook, Instagram, or at hexterforiowa.com. His largest goal is to make politics accessible to everyday people. To be a true representative, he aims to get out and reach all voters in Poweshiek and Tama County to let them know he is listening and that everyone deserves to be represented in the decision-making that impacts their lives. He is always willing to speak in front of any group or have private conversations with anyone. He is looking for help knocking doors and calling voters. Request more information about Tommy’s campaign – volunteering, inviting him to speak at events, or just getting together for coffee – by emailing tommyhexterforiowa@gmail.com.

Editor’s note: Hexter is one of three candidates running in the June 4 Democratic primary for House District 53. The winner will face the incumbent, Republican Rep. Dean Fisher of Montour, in the November general election.