Iowa Gov. Chet Culver tours the convention floor for the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Restart Culver Campaign? It Never Stopped

By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Jun 20, 2009 at 9:44 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 20, 2009 at 9:44 AM CDT

DES MOINES (AP) - As Iowa Republicans consider whether to run for governor, Democrat Chet Culver continues a campaign he never really stopped after winning election in 2006.

The first-term governor kept some campaign staff on after his victory, and he's raised from $2 million to $3 million, putting him in a strong financial position for his re-election effort.

Culver hasn't made a formal announcement, but his campaign plans and comments have made it clear he wants a second term.

On Friday, Sioux City Rep. Christopher Rants announced he'd launch an exploratory committee to consider a run for governor. Sioux City business consultant Bob Vander Plaats also has established such a committee.

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