Iowa primary may not decide Democratic nominee for governor

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrats will have plenty of options in Tuesday's primary election as they choose an opponent to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, but it's unclear whether the top vote-getter will actually be on the November ballot.

That's because Iowa law requires a primary candidate to secure 35 percent of the vote to win. Unless a candidate clears that threshold, the Democratic nomination will be decided at a state convention later in June.

Six Democrats will be listed on the primary ballot, but only five candidates are seeking the nomination following state Sen. Nate Boulton's decision to drop out after a report of sexual misconduct allegations.

Those still running are retired businessman Fred Hubbell, union leader and nurse Cathy Glasson, physician and former health care executive Andy McGuire, party organizer and aide John Norris, and former Iowa City mayor Ross Wilburn.

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