Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Former West Des Moines Teachers Get Organized To Call Out Ashley Hinson

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Here’s the story by Joanna Schroeder, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 16, 2026 Dozens of former West Des Moines teachers expressed their disappointment with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson Saturday at the Iowa State Capitol during the launch of a new grassroots organization, … Continue reading →

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Watch: Iowa U.S. Senate Democrats Primary Debate

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Last night.

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Watch Democratic Candidate Forum For Congress In IA-02

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Primary season is almost over. Early voting is underway.

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Sioux City Democrat Running For JD Scholten Statehouse Seat

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Shawn Olorundami is a public school teacher and Sioux City native. Check out this lively interview and more candidate interviews at Insufferable Wenches YT Channel

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From the Desk of State Senator Weiner

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Janice Weiner latest constituent newsletter: First, I want to say thank you – thanks for following along, paying attention, and being involved. Thanks to my caucus and our outstanding caucus staff – we all work … Continue reading →

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Poll: Iowa Democrat Already Within Margin Of Error

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“I think there certainly is a growing recognition of what we had with Tom Miller as a dignified, not particularly partisan attorney general, and we see the contrast now. Iowans are simply not taking the Attorney General position for granted … Continue reading →

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Will Iowa Be An Authoritarian State Or A Democracy State?

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“There are no longer blue states and red states. There are now authoritarian states and democracy states – Stacey Abrams,  founder, Fair Fight Action The flailing MAGA-Republican party along with their lord and savior Donald Trump, are doing everything they … Continue reading →

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Democratic Primary Debate Turek v Wahls

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it, be sure and watch the debate between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls. I will post some commentary about it at a later time. They agree on most issues but their differences were also highlighted.  

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LWV Supervisor Candidate Forum District 1

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Good discussion about county government and how recent changes may affect voters and priorities. Interesting even if you do not live in Johnson county. The only counties in Iowa forced to change to electing supervisors by district instead of at … Continue reading →

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LWV Candidate Forums: Johnson County Board Of Supervisors

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Trish Nelson

The three counties in Iowa that house regents universities – Johnson, Black Hawk and Story, have been forced by the Iowa legislature to elect county supervisors by district instead of at-large. Voters in the three counties sued to stop the … Continue reading →

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