Rubio Campaign Press Release - The Newest Addition To Our Iowa Team

June 8, 2015

Last week, Marco announced on Twitter that Iowa State Senator Rick Bertrand has joined our growing Iowa Team:

As his work at Capitol ends, work on my #IAcaucus team begins. Thrilled to announce @SenatorBertrand will lead our effort in 4th District.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 5, 2015

.@SenatorBertrand grew up from blue collar roots & found the American Dream. Perfect ex. of the opportunity we must create for all Americans

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 5, 2015

Senator Bertrand explains why he's supporting Marco:

After hearing @MarcoRubio's personal story and vision for our future, I'm proud to join the team and share both with my fellow Iowans in CD4

— Rick Bertrand (@SenatorBertrand) June 5, 2015

The 1st step to true economic recovery is having the right policies put in place by the right leader. No doubt @marcorubio is the real deal.

— Rick Bertrand (@SenatorBertrand) June 5, 2015

More on the announcement from The Des Moines Register:

Iowa state Sen. Rick Bertrand has joined Marco Rubio's presidential campaign team, according to a tweet the Florida senator sent Friday.

Bertrand, the assistant Republican leader, represents Sioux City as part of District 7. He's a ranking member of the state government committee, and part of the commerce and the labor and business relations committees.

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Bertrand will chair Rubio's campaign in Iowa's 4th Congressional District, which covers the northwestern part of the state. It includes Sioux City, Ames, Mason City, Fort Dodge and Boone.