About Cathy Glasson
Born 1958. Cathy Glasson is a politician, known for Iowa.
Cathy Glasson is an American nurse, union leader, and former candidate for Governor of Iowa, who ran in the 2018 Democratic primary. She is president of SEIU Local 199 in Iowa and has received support from the union. Glasson lost the primary to businessman Fred Hubbell, receiving 20.5% of the vote to Hubbell's 55.5%.
She ran on policies for raising the minimum wage and a Medicare for All plan.
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Who is Cathy Glasson?
2018 candidate for Iowa governor
When was Cathy Glasson born?
Cathy Glasson was born in 1958 in Iowa.
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Cathy Glasson is a politician.
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Cathy Glasson is known for Iowa.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cathy Glasson. https://biography.guide/cathy-glasson/
MLA: "Cathy Glasson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cathy-glasson/.
Chicago: "Cathy Glasson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cathy-glasson/.
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