Friend,

We at the Iowa Democratic Party are getting ready for our annual Liberty and Justice Celebration featuring keynote speaker Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. The Liberty and Justice Celebration will take place in Des Moines on July 27. 

You can buy your tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lj2024?refcode=website

Several Iowa Democrats will be joining us as well, including congressional candidates Lanon Baccam, Ryan Melton and Sarah Corkery. You’ll also hear from Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst and Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum. 

It’ll be a fun night filled with food, information about the Iowa Democrats’ path forward, and will be a great chance to connect with fellow Democrats from across the state. 

I look forward to seeing you all soon. 

Sincerely, 
Rita Hart
Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party

Take Action
Join the IDP at one of the many events being hosted in every corner of the state. See the full list of events by visiting iowademocrats.org and clicking the “Calendar” button in the top right corner.

Ankeny Area Democrats BBQ
When: Saturday, July 13 at 12 p.m.
Where: Ankeny Market & Pavilion, 715 W. 1st St. Ankeny, IA 50023
Description: Ankeny Area Democrats’ annual BBQ with Democratic candidates. Tickets available online or at the day of the event. Follow Ankeny Area Democrats on social media to learn more.

Sarah Corkery Meet & Greet at the Winneshiek County Fair
When: Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m.
Where: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
Description: Join Congressional Candidate Sarah Corkery at the Winneshiek County Fair! She will be at the Winneshiek County Democrats’ fair booth on July 13th. Come hear from Sarah about why she’s running, where she stands on the issues, and her plans to win this November.

Do you have an event that should be listed here or on the IDP Events Online Calendar? Submit an event to be added to IDP’s public event calendar by filling out our quick event submission form.

Plan Your Vote

In 2022, over 90,000 Democrats that voted in 2018 stayed home. This year, we have to do better. That’s why we’ve been laying the groundwork for the last sixteen months and now we are rolling out our program, iowademocrats.org/planyourvote. 

Research has shown the best way to increase turnout is by helping voters make a plan to vote - asking questions about whether they will vote by mail, early in-person, or on Election Day, what time they’ll go vote, how they will get to their polling place, and making it clear we appreciate that they are a reliable voter. 

The Iowa Democratic Party is asking you to do your part by planning your vote at iowademocrats.org/planyourvote.  

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On the Internet

Iowa Democrats: REMINDER: Our annual Liberty & Justice Celebration is coming up on July 27th! Join us & our keynote speaker Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear at the Iowa Events Center.

Get your tickets today: http://secure.actblue.com/donate/lj2024.

Iowa House Democrats: Reproductive freedom is on the ballot. Take action by talking to your friends and family, volunteering for a campaign at /tinyurl.com/5cafw3fd, and then committing to vote at tinyurl.com/4w9md8ch. #ialegis

Iowa Senate Democrats: In 2022, Senate Democrats fought to maintain benefits for unemployed Iowans as Republican legislators gutted them. In 2024, we fought to reinstate them. 

Senate Democrats stand with Iowa workers and will never stop advocating for their rights.