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Note From the Chair
Hey folks! Rita Hart here.
Today is the first day Iowans can vote early in the 2024 election. You can vote early at your local county auditor’s office through November 4th during regular business hours. Some counties offer early satellite voting locations so you don’t have to drive as far to cast your ballot. Be sure to bring a valid form of ID with you to cast your vote.
While the easiest way to vote early this election cycle is by going to your county auditor and voting in person, you can also request your absentee ballot by clicking here [[link removed]] . Absentee ballots need to be returned in the mail by no later October 25. Absentee ballots should be delivered by hand to your county auditor after October 25 to ensure that it is counted.
To make your plan to vote, visit iowademocrats.org/planyourvote [[link removed]] . For more information, visit iwillvote.com/ia [[link removed]] .
Sincerely,
Rita Hart
IDP Chair
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.
West Des Moines Democrats Monthly Meeting
When: Wed, October 16, 6pm
Where: Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio 1238 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Description: Monthly Meeting of West Des Moines Democrats.
Building Enthusiasm for Public Education
When: Sun, October 20th, 3pm-5pm
Where: Story City Community Center, 503 Elm Ave., Story City, IA
Description: Join us for an engaging event where you'll dive into the vital role of public education and discover how your vote influences future legislation. Featured speakers include Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand and ISEA Political Director Morgan Miller. You'll also have the chance to meet and greet Democratic officials and candidates. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn! Desserts and drinks provided. Hosted by Story City and Roland Democrats.
Story County Democrats Canvassing
When: Sat, October 19, 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 Canvassing
When: Sun, October 20, 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 .
Event Submission Form [[link removed]]
Vote Early - In Three Easy Steps
Early voting starts today, so now’s the time to head to the polls and make your voice heard! If you want to request an absentee ballot, but haven’t yet; don’t panic. We here at IDP have compiled an easy-to-understand list of how you can vote early and in person today:
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Use
this
link
and
find
your
County
Auditor’s
Office
County
Auditor
List
(iowa.gov)
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.
It
will
include
your
Office’s
address,
phone
number,
and
other
relevant
contact
information.
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All
Auditor’s
Offices
serve
as
early
voting
stations,
so
if
yours
is
nearby
you
can
go
there
to
cast
your
ballot.
If
it’s
a
bit
of
a
drive
you
can
call
your
Office
to
see
if
they’ve
set
up
any
early
voting
stations
closer
to
where
you
live.
If
you’d
prefer
not
to
call,
you
can
use
this
link
to
find
your
polling
place
as
well:
I
Will
Vote
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(though
remember
to
look
under
the
‘Early
Vote’
tab
to
get
the
correct
locations)
*
Travel
to
your
polling
location
of
choice,
and
make
your
voice
heard!
After that you’re finished. You’ve cast your vote, and assisted our democracy once again. Now all that’s left is to collect your sticker!
In the News
Times Republican State Auditor Rob Sand discusses efforts to rein in fraud and waste during Toledo town hall [[link removed]]
The Daily Iowan Christina Bohannan hones in on abortion during rally at Iowa Memorial Union [[link removed]]
KTVO Television How the Iowa Democratic Party is determined to flip red seats blue this election cycle [[link removed]]
On the Internet
Iowa House Democrats: [[link removed]] Iowans want reproductive freedom. 64% of Iowans and 71% of women believe that abortion is between a person, their family, and their doctor. Together, we can fight back to ensure Iowans have their access to reproductive freedom restored. #ialegis [[link removed]]
Iowa Senate Democrats: [[link removed]] Abortion access is a critical issue across the country. Here in Iowa, Senate Democrats are fighting for an amendment to the Iowa constitution guaranteeing Iowans the right to make their own reproductive health care decisions. [link removed] [[link removed]]
Iowa Democratic Party: [[link removed]] Happy first day of early voting, Iowa!!!!
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