Singer John Legend endorses Kimberly Graham for Polk County Attorney. Here's why:
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A candidate for Polk County Attorney just snagged a boost from a singing Legend.
John Legend, the prolific R&B and soul musician, released a list of endorsements Monday that includes a nod to Kimberly Graham, the Democrat running for Polk County Attorney.
Graham, who is running on a platform of criminal justice reform, won the three-way Democratic primary in June and faces Republican Allan Richards in the November general election.
"She will use her formidable advocacy skills to reform the justice system for Polk County's nearly half a million residents," Legend wrote on Twitter.
Vote for @KimberlyforIowa in Polk County, IA by Nov. 8. Kimberly Graham is running for county attorney. She will use her formidable advocacy skills to reform the justice system for Polk County's nearly half a million residents. Check out her platform here: https://t.co/If1zow6kQA
— John Legend (@johnlegend) October 17, 2022
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Graham supports changing the way the county manages low-level, nonviolent offenses, including not requiring cash bail; boosting use of diversion programs for youth; creating a unit to address wage theft and unsafe housing; and working to eliminate racial and income disparities, among other items on her platform.
Graham is running to replace John Sarcone, who is retiring after more than 30 years.
This article has been updated to clarify that Graham supports no cash bail for lower-level, nonviolent offenses.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Kimberly Graham snags endorsement from singer John Legend
