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Note From the Chair
Hey folks, Rita Hart here. News this week has been hectic, so I’ll get right to it; the vice presidential debate was last night! Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz shared the stage with Ohio Senator J. D. Vance, in what will likely be the final debate before the election. If you tuned in, you got to watch coach Walz go toe to toe with a man who originally became famous for bad mouthing the people of Appalachia in his memoir. He has a history of not telling the truth and that came out clearly when he refused to answer a question about whether Donald Trump lost the election in 2020. We were grateful to see Tim shine with the compassion, humility, and down-to-earth leadership we’ve all gotten to know him for. America was given the chance to judge two potential vice presidents last night, but it saw only one leader.
We also have good news coming from the yard sign front. Orders officially ended midnight on September 30th, and we’re excited to see our expectations for how many we’d sell when we first announced the project have been exceeded by several thousand. Support for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz is truly through the roof! With all the extra orders coming through we’ve had difficulty delivering them to the distribution centers on time. If your sign hasn’t come through, or if you’re unsure where to pick it up, email [email protected] [[email protected]] with any questions or concerns you may have.
And lastly, Iowa Democrats are still on a continuous lookout for volunteers – people who love their state and want to see common sense returned to the halls of government. We have plenty of opportunities for people to help, from making calls, to writing letters, to joining our Voter Protection Team. If you’re interested in volunteering with the Iowa Democrats, click the link below. We need your help.
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Thank you for everything you’ve done for this state, and this party.
Sincerely,
Rita Hart
IDP Chair
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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.
Poll Watching IA-01 Training
When: Thu, October 3, 6pm – 7pm
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Description: Join the DCCC Voter Protection Team to learn how your role as a poll watcher is key to helping Iowa voters cast their ballot! Get ready to be trained on what activities to monitor and how to report voter-related issues during Early Voting and on Election Day.
Poll Watching IA-03 Training
When: Thu, October 3, 6pm – 7pm
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Description: Join the DCCC Voter Protection Team to learn how your role as a poll watcher is key to helping Iowa voters cast their ballot! Get ready to be trained on what activities to monitor and how to report voter-related issues during Early Voting and on Election Day.
Story County Democrats Cavassing
When: Sat, October 5, 10am – 2pm
Where: 415 Main St, Ames, IA
Description: Volunteers may come anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM to pick up a packet and be trained. We will give you everything you need. It takes about 15 minutes and you can knock on doors later that day or over the next week. Materials may be returned on the following Saturday.
Story County Democrats Cavassing
When: Sun, October 6, 12pm – 2pm
Where: 415 Main St, Ames, IA
Description: Volunteers may come anytime between 12 PM and 2 PM to pick up a packet and be trained. We will give you everything you need. It takes about 15 minutes and you can knock on doors later that day or over the next week. Materials may be returned on the following Sunday.
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 .
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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 [[link removed]] .
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 [[link removed]] .
In the News
The Gazette Farm bill expires, frustrating farmers and ag state politicans [[link removed]]
The New York Times In Iowa, Democrats Count on Backlash to Abortion Law to Bolster Bids for Congress [[link removed]]
KCRG-TV9 Farm Bill set to expire Monday night amid congressional inaction [[link removed]]
On the Internet
Iowa House Democrats: [[link removed]] Too many Iowans struggle to make ends meet, while corporations enjoy record profits. Here’s what we should do to provide economic stability for hard-working Iowans, not just those at the top. #PeopleOverPolitics [[link removed]] #ialegis [[link removed]]
Iowa Senate Democrats: [[link removed]] Cuts to Iowa's AEAs deprive students, families, and school districts of critical resources.
Iowa Democratic Party: [[link removed]] Yesterday, the Farm Bill expired, once again leaving Iowa’s farmers without updates to crop insurance, conservation programs, and SNAP. Instead of working to provide the stability our rural communities need, Iowa’s Republican House representatives are focused on campaigning.
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