Tag Archives: Iowa Democrats

Pivot To The Primary

When the legislature adjourned sine die at 7:08 p.m. last Sunday, the governor responded with a press release hitting my inbox at 7:12 p.m., proclaiming the 2026 session was a success. Long story short, “Republicans are delivering big for Iowans,” … Continue reading

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Spring Politics In Iowa

The period leading up to the June 2 primary is usually one of the quieter stretches on Iowa’s political calendar, and 2026 is following that pattern. Most candidates have entered their races, the filing deadline having passed in March, and … Continue reading

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Conventions And Candidates

My week in Iowa politics was about planning the county convention and finding a Democratic candidate to run for House District 91 and Senate District 46. One success and two failures. At our precinct caucuses I volunteered to be on … Continue reading

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Meet Candidate Brad Magg for HD 38

Brad Magg is a Democrat running for Iowa House to represent HD 38 covering mostly Jasper county.   Check out his campaign website maggforiowa.com Follow:  Facebook  TikTok Donate    

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Meet Annie Craven Candidate For House District 46

Annie Craven is running for Iowa House to represent district 46, covering the areas of Urbandale, Grimes, and Granger (Dallas County). From Annie Craven’s campaign website: My name is Annie Craven, and I’m running for the House seat in District … Continue reading

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Iowa: Success Story and Successful Battleground

You won’t want to miss Simon Rosenberg’s most recent interview with IDP Chair Rita Hart. Here is a link to Simon’s previous August 2025 interview with Chair Hart. Follow Simon Rosenberg/Hopium Chronicles on Substack and other social media outlets. Be … Continue reading

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Flashback 2008

What characterized the 2008 presidential election for Democrats was the systematic use of nearly every procedural, legal, organizational, and technological lever within the electoral process to bring people to the polls that were previously infrequent voters. The Obama campaign innovated … Continue reading

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Marion County Democrats Host Christina Bohannan

Follow the Marion County Democrats on Facebook Check out Christina Bohannan’s campaign website Bohannan for Iowa

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Democrat Ryan Peterman Shatters Fundraising Record

Ryan Peterman Shatters Fundraising Record for Iowa Secretary of State DAVENPORT, IA — Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State Ryan Peterman announced today raising over $200,000 in 2025 – already surpassing the total amount Secretary of State Paul Pate … Continue reading

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Who’s Running For Iowa Statehouse In 2026?

Insufferable Wenches of Iowa posted on their FB page every Democrat running for statehouse (that they know of) with links to their pages or websites. Thank you, Wenches for this public service. Our gift to you, a list of every … Continue reading

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