Tag Archives: Iowa Democrats

Watch This Week’s Blue Statehouse Alert

Iowa House Dems are committed to keeping everyone informed of what is going on in the House this legislative session. Watch on FB and click on the links to sign up for a weekly newsletter and updates from Jennifer Konfrst.

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Follow Blue Statehouse Alert Live This Legislative Session

Today is the first day of the Iowa legislative session.  It will be more important than ever to stay informed this session. And House Democrats have a plan for that. Iowa House Democrats intend to keep the grassroots informed and … Continue reading →

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J.D. Scholten: Rural Voters Support Democratic Policies

Please check out this super important message from J.D. Scholten and share with the Democratic candidate of your choice. It’s been quite a year, and we’re just getting started. I joined RuralVote.org this past summer as their new Executive Director … Continue reading →

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Senator Joe Bolkcom

Those of us who are proud to live in Iowa’s bluest senate district will greatly miss our senator, Joe Bolkcom, who announced yesterday that he will not seek reelection in 2022. “I’m proud to have been part of the progressive … Continue reading →

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Zach Wahls #PsakiBombs Iowa Press

After watching Iowa Press this weekend, my question is, why do these seasoned reporters seem so clueless about the GOP in general and oblivious to the danger of GOP gerrymandering during redistricting? Please put your answers in the comments. One … Continue reading →

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J.D. Scholten To Host National Rural Strategy Summit

In less than two weeks, RuralVote.org is hosting its first-ever National Rural Strategy Summit. We will have progressive political strategists, organizers, activists, candidates and elected officials, strategize how we can effectively organize in rural areas in battleground states ahead of … Continue reading →

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Rep. Cindy Axne, Rob Sand to Speak at Progress Iowa 7th Annual Corn Feed

Virtual Corn Feed will take place Tuesday, October 26th, free to attend Des Moines, Iowa – Progress Iowa announced today that their seventh annual Progress Iowa Corn Feed will be held on Tuesday, October 26th with Rep. Cindy Axne, State … Continue reading →

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Senator Zach Wahls Warns Of Possible Republican Gerrymandering

Just my impression after watching this video, but does Senator Wahls know something we don’t know?  “There is no legitimate reason for legislative Republicans to reject this first map. If Republicans vote down the first map that is a clear … Continue reading →

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IDP Chair Ross Wilburn: Attacks By Republicans Are Outrageous And Desperate

We need to have the Iowa Democrats’ backs.  They are doing their best at messaging and counter-attacking the Republicans in their Facebook Live Media Availability Zoom meetings but the press just wants to talk about “what the Republicans say.” This … Continue reading →

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Ras Smith Calls Out Reynolds For Politicizing Covid

Iowa needs a governor who will try to solve problems not politicize them. Rep. Ras Smith has announced his candidacy for governor of Iowa.  He is standing up for kids against Reynolds’ law that leaves them defenseless against Covid in … Continue reading →

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