Articles Tagged: Iowa Democratic Party

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.

Iowa Democrats on Sunday applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the presidential race, after weeks of pressure from allies over concerns that he would be unable to beat Donald Trump in November.

Registered Republicans — who make up more than 35 percent of Iowa voters — now outnumber Democrats in Iowa by more than 130,000.

Biden’s dismal debate performance on Thursday sparked a scramble among national Democrats and pundits, with many questioning his viability as the Democratic nominee and calling for him to bow out of the presidential election.