Chet Culver

thumb|right Chester John Culver (born January 25, 1966) is an American politician who served as the 41st Governor of Iowa from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 29th Secretary of State of Iowa from 1999 to 2007. He was also elected as the Federal Liaison for the Democratic Governors Association from 2008 to 2009. He founded the Chet Culver Group, an energy sector consulting firm, after he left public office in 2011. Quotes When I was a high school government teacher, I used to remind my students that TO VOTE IS TO HAVE A VOICE. That simple idea is the cornerstone of our democratic process. During my eight years as secretary of state, nothing has made me more proud than the fact that we have set all-time records for both voter registration and voting. … As Election Day approaches, I urge every Iowan to use your voice, to make yourself heard as a citizen of the United States and a proud Iowan. Please vote today. You truly hold the key to leading this state forward. 2006 Election: Why I Vote Des Moines Register 2006-11-07 2006-11-08 http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=why_i_vote External links Category:Governors of Iowa Category:1966 births Category:Living people Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians Category:Presbyterians from the United States Category:People from Washington, D.C.