Tag Archives: Iowa Democrats

Zach Meacham For Iowa Senate District 19

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Nathan Sage and Bob Leonard talk with Democratic candidate for Iowa Senate District 19, Zach Meacham from Pleasantville. Mecham says he is running to make progress for people with disabilities, get money out of politics and more.  Iowa Senate District … Continue reading →

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Real Conversations On The Ground In Iowa

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“We need someone who will speak up and use that privilege for the greater good.” – Rachel Burns Interview with Rachel Burns, Democratic candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 7, northwest Iowa. Counties in HD 07 – Calhoun, Pocahontas, … Continue reading →

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Mark Divitt For Iowa House District 91

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When Mark Divitt voted in the June 2 Democratic primary he noted there was no candidate on his ballot for the Iowa House of Representatives. That led to his decision to run and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart called … Continue reading →

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Chris Jones, Scientist For Iowa

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Chris Jones shared this text of his full remarks at the Democratic Party convention on his public campaign Facebook page. I’ve reposted them below. Follow Chris Jones on social media.  Facebook–  facebook.com/chrisjones4i Instagram– instagram.com/chrisjones4ia Tik Tok– tiktok.com/@chrisjones4ia Blue Sky– bsky.app/profile/theswinerepublic.bsky.social … Continue reading →

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“He Lives In Kansas”

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Have a listen and here is a highlight from the June 5th, 2026 edition of Iowa Press with Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for governor of Iowa. Click here  to read the transcript. Brianne Pfannenstiel In in the final days … Continue reading →

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Pivot To The Primary

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Paul Deaton

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

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Paul Deaton

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

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Paul Deaton

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

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Trish Nelson

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

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Trish Nelson

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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