Round Up: Iowa Progressive Candidates
by Linda Thieman
Iowa House District 84Elesha Gayman, incumbent, is one of the original Deaniacs and a hard-working, dedicated progressive whose seat is being targeted by the right.
Iowa’s 1st Congressional DistrictBruce Braley, incumbent, won an open seat two years ago, and has since introduced legislation to help our veterans and troops returning from Iraq, fought to boost investment in renewable energy, and worked to provide more opportunity for Iowa small businesses.
Iowa’s 2nd Congressional DistrictDave Loebsack, incumbent, is one of the original Deaniacs whose stunning victory over Republican incumbent Jim Leach two years ago sent shock waves through the GOP and thrills through Iowa progressives. This was a grassroots effort at its finest. Since much of Loebsack's district was trashed by the flood this year, he could stand some help with contributions from Iowans who live outside his district.
Iowa’s 4th Congressional DistrictBecky Greenwald is running against incumbent Tom Latham. With your support, Dems might actually take this seat this year. Greenwald intends to make a difference for those struggling to get by on minimum wage, for those who cannot afford access to quality healthcare, for those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and facing life with an injury and the scars of war, and plans to fight to repeal the unfunded mandate known as No Child Left Behind.
Iowa City School Board
(3 seats)
Patti Fields, an incumbent, serves on the board's legislative and communication committees.
Michael Shaw worked as coordinator of the Family Resource Center at Grant Wood elementary school.
Read more about Fields and Shaw here.
And, of course, Senator Tom Harkin is up for re-election this year.
Blog For Iowa 
Anyone that can link a progressive voter guide for Polk Co Iowa?
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