Category Archives: Candidates

Iowa’s District 5 Congressional Primary – Know Thy Candidates

Iowa's District 5 Congressional Primary – Know Thy CandidatesWith the Iowa Democratic Primary coming up next week on Tuesday, June 8th, I thought it might be helpful for us 6 or 7 registered Democrats in Congressional District 5 to know … Continue reading

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A Message from John Drury, Democratic Candidate for Iowa Senate District 6

A Message from John Drury, Democratic Candidate for Iowa Senate District 6 John Drury Dear Friends at DFIA, It is with great pleasure that I announce my candidacy for the 6th District Iowa Senate seat. This district includes all of … Continue reading

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News & Notes from Iowa & Deanland

News & Notes from Iowa & Deanland Paul Johnson Campaign Hiring The Johnson for Congress campaign is now hiring field organizers to work throughout the 4th Congressional District. Organizers will help build and support grassroots leadership, create events and get … Continue reading

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A Letter to DFIA from Paul Johnson, Iowa’s 4th District Democratic Congressional Candidate

A Letter to DFIA from Paul Johnson, Iowa's 4th District Democratic Congressional Candidate Paul Johnson Dear Democratic Wing Democrat, Remember that cold January evening four months ago when you bundled up and went out to change politics in America?  I … Continue reading

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Meet Dave Franker: Iowa’s 2nd District Democratic Congressional Candidate

Meet Dave Franker: Iowa's 2nd District Democratic Congressional Candidate Dave Franker and supporters at St. Joseph Day parade in Cedar Rapids; March 20, 2004 Dave Franker grew up in Iowa and has lived within the current 2nd district for 23 … Continue reading

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2nd District Democratic Congressional Candidate Dave Franker’s Statement on Iraq

2nd District Democratic Congressional Candidate Dave Franker's Statement on Iraq April 13, 2004 At a news conference at the University of Iowa's Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, I called for the articulation by the Bush-Cheney administration of … Continue reading

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Wayne Sawtelle for State Senate (Marshalltown)

Wayne Sawtelle for State Senate (Marshalltown – District 22) The Democratic candidate for State Senate from Marshall and Hardin counties, Mr. Wayne Sawtelle, comes highly recommended from one who knows him well:  DFIA Founding Member Kim Smith of Marshalltown. According … Continue reading

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Tips For Finding Uncontested Races

Tips For Finding Uncontested Races by 21st Century Democrats 1)  Pick a race that you want to research. You can find elected officials by zip code, along with district information, at http://yahoo.capwiz.com/y/dbq/officials. 2)  Find the filing deadline for the race. You … Continue reading

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Fundraiser for Paul Johnson in Iowa City – May 15

Fundraiser for Paul Johnson Iowa City – May 15 Iowa City is the setting for a fundraiser for progressive Paul Johnson, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 4th Congressional District. When:   Saturday, May 15 – 5:00-6:00 … Continue reading

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Des Moines City Council Primary Tomorrow

Des Moines Residents! Don't forget to vote in the Des Moines City Council primary tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13. There is a wonderful progressive running named Ruth Ann Gaines.  Read more about her here.

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