Tag Archives: Iowa politics

Protecting The Midterm Vote

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Paul Deaton

My first assignments as a poll worker dropped this week, a reminder of how soon election day will be here. Early voting starts October 14 in Iowa. I drew three shifts helping in the lobby at the county administration building, … Continue reading →

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Miller-Meeks Dodges The Real Problem

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Paul Deaton

In November I will get my seventh opportunity to vote for Mariannette Miller-Meeks for Congress. I will decline, again. The incumbent is not doing enough on important issues of our times. I am thinking particularly of Social Security. She made … Continue reading →

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Member Of Congress Manufactures Campaign Material

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Paul Deaton

I used to think I could talk with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks. That was in 2008 during her first run for Congress. I was on the county board of health and felt that gave me standing to discuss issues with the … 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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Take Down Of Ashley Hinson’s First Ad

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Paul Deaton

Republican Representative Ashley Hinson’s first U.S. Senate television ad, “Believe,” makes claims voters should question. She says “veterans deserve a hell of a lot better.” They do. Yet in 2022 she voted against the EVEST Act, which automatically enrolls eligible … Continue reading →

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Quiet Before The Storm—Decision 2026

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Paul Deaton

The primary season has been a prelude to an important election in the history of our state. Since Republicans gained majorities in the Iowa House and Senate in 2016, along with the governorship, they have been hammering away at our … Continue reading →

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Changes In Iowa Early Voting

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Paul Deaton

Early voting for the June 2, 2026 primary election began on Wednesday, May 13. I voted early because I am working on election day. Early voting feels almost like a non-event this year compared to the role it played in … Continue reading →

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Senate File 75 Gets Real

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 75 into law on April 11, 2025, the legislative fight gave way to an organized implementation that changed the politics of affected counties. The law requires Johnson, Story, and Black Hawk counties—those with … 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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Green Up In Political Iowa

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Paul Deaton

In Spring, when the world starts turning green, hope is everywhere. For a Democrat that means hope to advance our policies and aspirations in a society where corruption, greed, and large scale grifters would swindle from us the hard won … Continue reading →

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