One of Iowa Republican Governor Terry Branstad’s most-tenured aides predicts Branstad will serve out his current term, which is term number six. Dave Roederer has served Branstad in a variety of roles and is currently Branstad’s budget director….
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The 69-year-old Branstad became the nation’s longest-serving governor this past week. Some have speculated Branstad might resign soon, giving Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds some time to serve as governor, so she could seek re-election in 2018. Branstad has made it clear he wants to see Reynolds as his successor, but Branstad hasn’t ruled out running for reelection himself in 2018. Roederer suggests the idea of seeking term number seven isn’t on Branstad’s radar yet….
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Branstad won his sixth term as governor in 2014.