Des Moines, Iowa Attorney and former Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Kimberly Graham formally announces her candidacy for Polk County Attorney in 2022. Graham has been exploring a bid since March. In a statement, Graham said, “In my discussions with various community leaders, voters and elected officials over these past few months, it has become clear that the Polk County Attorney’s office is in need of reform. Polk County needs someone with the skills, background and determination to institute necessary systemic changes. Polk County doesn’t need more of the same, which earlier this year resulted in the office making national news when Des Moines Register journalist Andrea Sahouri was prosecuted for doing her job.” She will also work for more youth diversion programs in order to keep our kids out of the system while supporting their success in the future. Additionally, Graham will see that equal justice under the law is the norm, regardless of a person’s race, income or other factors. The Democratic Primary for Polk County Attorney will be in June of 2022. Current incumbent John Sarcone will not be seeking re-election. -----------------------------------------------------------All press inquiries and interview requests should be directed to info@kimberlyforiowa.com Graham plans to institute vital reforms that improve public safety, focusing the County Attorney’s Office’s resources on prosecuting violent crime and sexual assault by shifting focus away from prosecuting non-violent low level misdemeanors like marijuana possession. Proud to be Game Changers. We give people the confidence to reach higher and achieve more. You can be the difference at a company that’s changing the game. Find out more at Athene.com/careers 25001 (06/21)35
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