An important message for Democrats from Mike Gronstal:

Last night, Iowa Republican State Senator Kent Sorenson resigned. This creates a vacancy in Senate District 13 that will be filled during a Special Election. We expect the Governor to announce a date very soon.

We currently hold a slim Majority in the Iowa State Senate (26-24). That means Democrats’ voice in Iowa government could be shut out if just one of our members loses his or her seat.

Senator Kent Sorenson was one of the most right-wing members of the Iowa Senate. He pushed legislation that would have rolled back women’s healthcare rights, marriage equality rights–and he even introduced “birther” legislation!

Sorenson was also a self-proclaimed leader in the battle to eliminate weapons permits and increase the number of concealed gun carriers in Iowa.

But Democrats in the Iowa Senate stood up against every one of Sen. Sorenson’s outrageous policy changes because in addition to being extreme and out of touch with most Iowans, these initiatives are a distraction from the real job of the Iowa Legislature to help Iowa families continue to find jobs, expand their economic opportunities and improve our public schools.

Now, with Senator Sorenson’s resignation, we have an opportunity not only to expand our Democratic Majority, but also to replace one of the most right-wing members of the State Senate with a progressive voice. It would be a win-win for Iowa’s working families.

But we need your help!

Please help us elect a Democrat to Iowa Senate District 13! Contribute $15, $25, $50, $100 or as much as you can afford today!

Any contribution is appreciated. You can also mail a check to:
Iowa Senate Majority Fund
5661 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321

Thank you,

Mike Gronstal
Iowa Senate Majority Leader