Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Chris Jones Remarks At #VoteEarly Event In Iowa City

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“Make sure you vote. Clean water is on the ballot.”  – Chris Jones, Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Saturday, October 17, 2026, Iowa City, Iowa   Signs at the event. Early voting has started in Iowa!  Find your … Continue reading →

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List Of Iowa Events: No Kings / Hands Off Our Votes Saturday

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Final reminder from Indivisible –  This weekend, millions of Americans will hit the streets to send a message to Trump and MAGA: NO KINGS and HANDS OFF OUR VOTES! ❌👑 Don’t miss this historic moment. Below is a list and … Continue reading →

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This Election Isn’t Only About Trump

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

No one likes political ads but when they’re right they’re right. And no one knows Republicans like Republicans who have left the fold.  This 60-second ad by The Lincoln Project says what the corporate media are too cowardly to say.

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IA-04 Congressional Debate

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Dave Dawson (D-Lawton) and Chris McGowan (R-Sioux City)

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Ryan Peterman Will Expand Early Voting Dates In Iowa

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Trish Nelson

.. because the Republican trifecta changed the early voting period from 40 days to 29 in 2017 to 20 in 2021.  One party rule in Iowa needs to go. First ad by Ryan Peterman, Democrat for Iowa Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senatorial Debate Safe To Watch

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Democrat Josh Turek v MAGA Republican Ashley Hinson I like to post the Iowa Press debates from their YouTube channel for ease of sharing. The transcript is below the video and both are also available at Iowa PBS.org/Iowa Press The … Continue reading →

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Iowa Attorney General Candidates Nate Willems And Brenna Bird Debate

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Brenna Bird is a die-hard Trumpy. Her party has been in power in Iowa for the past ten years. It is way past time for change. To volunteer or donate to Nate Willems visit his campaign website at natewillems.com/ I’ve … Continue reading →

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Ashley Hinson’s DoubleTalk on Rural Healthcare

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Trish Nelson

New Farm Action Fund Report Exposes Ashley Hinson DoubleTalk on Rural Healthcare Report Reveals Iowa to Suffer Heavy Blow to Medicaid Fund due to Big Beautiful Bill while Other States will See Boosts  MEXICO, MO  — Farm Action Fund today … Continue reading →

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Steel Mill Or Campaign Ad?

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Trish Nelson

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) is widely cited by Reuters and national election forecasters as one of the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. [1, 2, 3]. State Representative Elinor Levin from Iowa … Continue reading →

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Two Conversations, Two Candidates, Two Races

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Heather Jones-Brown, Democrat running for Polk County Board of Supervisors District 4 and Ryan Peterman, Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State, join the Sage Against the Machine podcast. 

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