Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Heather Cox Richardson On America’s Historic Political Revolution

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“The historic nature of this election cannot be overstated. It is a rejection of Trump, who insisted voters should imagine he was on the ballot. But more than that, it is a rejection of the Republican ideology that has driven … Continue reading →

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Democrats Win Majority of Governorships

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Democrats win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years by Kevin Hardy, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 4, 2026 Democrats have won the majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years after the GOP racked … Continue reading →

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Blue Wave Washes Over Iowa (Updated)

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Iowa’s real hero. Thank you, Chris Jones. Iowa is so much better off because of your campaign. We have already won because of you.   Senator Turek (D) Governor Rob Sand (D) Sarah Trone Garriott (D) IA-03 Christina Bohannan (D) … Continue reading →

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On Election Eve, SCOTUS Delivers Bombshell Blow To DOJ, Trump

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Happy election day! It’s our day, let’s not blow it! I hope you were able to vote early or will vote today.  Whatever the outcome, we still have a fight ahead of us. We have to stay engaged.  Marc Elias … Continue reading →

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Take Nothing For Granted

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Tomorrow is election day. Quick thought if you still haven’t voted. Maybe you’re buying the polls showing Dems doing really well and you’re confident.  But if I trust Republicans on anything it is their   ability to get their base to … Continue reading →

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Iowa SOS Paul Pate Refused To Say Military Will Not Seize Ballots

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Laura Belin @bleedingheartland asked this question and follow-up of the current Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, who by his own admission would not provide a “good answer.”   Full press conference Pate also needs to be voted out of office … Continue reading →

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Hear From Liz Cheney One More Time Before You Vote

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Trish Nelson

I want everyone to remember January 6th before voting. Before thinking it won’t hurt anything to sit this one out. Maybe you’re not thrilled about the candidates. Or you don’t agree on everything. Or if you are a Republican who … Continue reading →

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Early Voting Surges In Midterm Elections

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Early voting surges in midterm elections as millions cast their ballots by Ariana Figueroa and Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 27, 2026 WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of Americans have already made their way to the ballot box as … Continue reading →

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Eyes On Iowa

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Ben Rhodes is the former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting under President Barack Obama. New York Times Opinion  – “Rob Sand is young and reform-oriented, and he might be the next governor of Iowa. The Opinion … Continue reading →

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Iowans For Decency

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Trish Nelson

More on Iowans for Decency – blogforiowa.com/2026/05/18/former-west-des-moines-teachers-get-organized-to-call-out-ashley-hinson/

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