Jennifer Konfrst is the Iowa House Democratic Leader. She sent the following message as the Republican National Convention was wrapping up on Thursday:

It’s been a tough couple of weeks and it’s time to just call it out. With constant news and social media chaos making everything feel overwhelming and frustrating, I feel completely helpless at times. And I hear from folks everyday that remind me I’m not the only one feeling this way.

But here’s what I know: our work can’t be paralyzed by all the things happening in DC. I’m focused on making positive change in Iowa and holding Kim Reynolds and the GOP accountable. The Iowa House is where we can break the Republican trifecta in our state, but we need your help to make it happen.

So instead of doom scrolling (yes, I am talking to you 👀), I am taking action and I hope you will join me. Here are 5 things you can do this week besides doom scroll:

1. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: We have 81 candidates running for the Iowa House in every corner of the state and they need your help. From hosting a fundraiser to door knocking to writing postcards, there are so many ways to get involved in a way that works for your schedule and your time commitment. To take action:
   • Click HERE to sign up to volunteer and we will connect you to your local state house candidate!
   • Click HERE to find your current legislator.
   • Click HERE to find the Democrat running for State House in your district.
2. SIGN UP TO PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM: Abortion access is one of the top concerns for Iowans and House Republicans want to go farther next session, which will threaten IVF and contraception. Click HERE to join the majority of Iowans who support reproductive freedom and sign our petition. If you have already signed, send to 5 of your friends to sign!
3. CHIP IN TODAY: Our state house races depend on people to get across the finish line. That means any amount, from $5 to $500, makes a big difference in getting these folks to the capitol in November. Become a supporter today!
4. MAKE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE: This is easy. Make sure you are registered to vote HERE and start talking to your friends and family about their plan. We can make progress if we all do it together!
5. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF: Get outside, spend time with friends, be with family. This shit is hard my friend, and we still have about 100 days to election day. Do whatever you need to protect yourself through these next couple of months.

Appreciate you and as always, I am so thankful to have you on our team.

-Jennifer