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Seeking elected office is more than simply waging a campaign. It requires an individual with multifaceted talent and responsibility – …
Mike Carberry is a Democrat making a difference. His Democratic Party principles have put good policy into effect in his …
We are writing in support of Pat Heiden for Johnson County Supervisor. While we are in Des Moines representing our …
Pat Heiden has been my friend for more than a decade, and I have the highest degree of respect for …
Having ‘an outsider’ is not always best, to say the least. Jim Houser has been in office for the better …
Federation delegates, representing more than a dozen different unions and, in turn, thousands of workers in our community, voted unanimously …
I’m voting for Janelle Rettig in the Democratic primary for Johnson County supervisor because she is wicked smart. I have …
It is exciting to know that someone with Pat Heiden’s incredible skills and experience will be helping to direct the …
Why do you make primary choices? How do you choose from several quality governor candidates? Politically? Win-at-any-cost? Even so, winners …
Like many of you, I have been dismayed by the direction of the state and federal government. Compromise has become …
I support Zach Wahls for Democratic Party nominee for Iowa Senate District 37. In his early years Zach demonstrated he …
In 1984, when Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro were running as the Democratic candidates in the presidential election, the Iowa …
In just a few short weeks, Democrats will be choosing one of several fine people to run against Kim Reynolds …
Janelle Rettig listens to and acts on behalf of the people of Johnson County by combining her passion for the …
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