Carly Fiorina nets 23 new endorsements in Iowa

Carly Fiorina netted 23 new endorsements Tuesday, including three Iowa state representatives and one state senator, according to super PAC officials.

The former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and GOP candidate for president received nods from state Rep. Clel Baudler of Greenfield, state Rep. Josh Byrnes of Osage, state Rep. Lee Hein of Monticello and state Sen. David Johnson of Ocheyedan. Most of the officials noted Fiorina's business acumen as a reason for their support in a statement released by Carly for America, a pro-Fiorina super PAC.

“After studying all of the candidates, I have come to the conclusion that Carly is absolutely the best person to lead our nation in the right direction," Baudler said in the statement. "I believe with her business experience, her ability to communicate, and her fearlessness to take on the tough challenges we face today, she has demonstrated that she is qualified."

Rep. Byrnes also touted her status as a political outsider: “I support Carly because I am tired of career politicians getting elected and getting nothing done in DC. It's time for a different resume to be elected as the next Commander in Chief."

Fiorina's new supporters include: 

State Rep. Clel Baudler, Greenfield
State Rep. Josh Byrnes, Osage
State Rep. Lee Hein, Monticello
State Sen. David Johnson, Ocheyedan
Lon Anderson, Johnston
Jerry Book, Chariton
Terry Bradley, Newton
Chuck and Kim Brockmann, Long Grove
Judy Contner, Scranton
Gretchen Cooney, Holstein
Tom Crane, Dows
Kimberly Guy, Davenport
Kristi Hager, Waukon
Patti Lally, Denison
Mike May, Spirit Lake
Pat Nessa, Forest City
Brock Earnhardt, Davenport 
Linda Raub, Mount Pleasant
JoAnne Seufert, Ute
Cait Suttie, Des Moines
Jeff Walters, Dubuque
Robin Wissink, Early

They join Fiorina's previously announced supporters:

Leah Adams, Iowa City
Bob Barnes, Mason City
Logan Benson, Northwood
Julie Blumer, Springville
Carol Ann Christensen, Iowa City
Arleigh and Sue Clemens, Coralville
Jim Deninger, Marshalltown
Virginia Edgar, Garner
Marvin Gilliland, Des Moines
Margay Grose, Emmetsburg
Bill Horan, Rockwell City
Bill and Katherine Howell, Coon Rapids
Brandon Lee, Story City
Duane and Juanita O'Tool, Coon Rapids
Eileen Sailer, Denison
Peggy Toft, Exira
State Rep. Ross Paustian, Walcott
Gerald Edgar, Garner
Joan Johanson, Fort Dodge
Jacque Johanson, Fort Dodge
Marilyn Raine, Fort Dodge
Renee Haugland, Urbandale
Bill and Terrianne Larson, Stratford
John Scherle, Henderson
Kathy Skewes, Fort Madison
Connie Lucas, Newton
Nancy Tucker, Colo
Mary Creegan, Maquoketa
Dan Stadtmueller, Monticello
Tom Mack, Marshalltown
Otto Brandt, Marshalltown
Frank Seydel, Ames
Crystal Bruntz, Baxter
Scott County Supervisor Carol Earnhardt, Davenport
Mike Ginther, Urbandale
Cathy Grawe, Coralville
Mayor Sara Kurovski, Pleasant Hill
Jessica Maldonado, Norwalk
Steve Olson, DeWitt
Kellie Paschke, Waukee
State Rep. Mike Sexton, Rockwell City
Wendell and Donna Steven, Lakota
Dr. Rob White, Ames