The Minnesota governor is kicking off a series of town hall meetings in Republican-represented congressional districts across the Midwest, as Democrats cite the need for them after Congressional Republicans were instructed to halt their town halls.
In a surprise upset Tuesday, a Democrat won the Jan. 28 special election to fill an open seat in the …
On the podcast this week, the legislative session opens and Gov. Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address, state lawmakers consider a casino moratorium, and Joni Ernst has made up her mind on Pete Hegseth.
On the podcast this week, we preview the legislative session and talk about Rita Hart being re-elected as Iowa Democrats’ state leader.
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart maintained her leadership position after facing multiple challenges to her seat following a rough election year for Democrats in the state.
Also, State Auditor Rob Sand endorses Rita Hart’s re-election as Iowa Democratic Party chair
Cedar Rapids mail carrier and former school board member Dexter Merschbrock said Democrats need to rebuild trust with and prioritize the interests of working-class Iowans if they are going to reverse their political skid in Iowa.
Having suffered even more losses in yet another election cycle begs the question: Where do Iowa Democrats go from here?
New polling released Saturday of likely Iowa voters suggests Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris now leads Republican former president Donald Trump in a state both parties had all but written off.
Also in Campaign Almanac: Johnson County Auditor announces satellite voting sites
Iowa U.S. senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst joined Republican colleagues to block a bill by Democrats that would establish a federal right to access fertility treatments.
Also, Iowa Farm Bureau’s political arm has endorsed Republican Randy Feenstra
“Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is a great candidate for Vice President because he understands Midwest principles, how hard Iowans work, and the value of a dollar,” Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said in a statement.
Democrats aim to use support for abortion rights to electoral advantage
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear offered a message of unity Saturday to Iowa Democrats who say they’re fired up by a groundswell of enthusiasm across the party with a change at the top of ticket.
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