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  Sarah Trone Garriott · [email protected]
May 9, 2022 at 9:50 PM

choice is an essential right

The Iowa GOP has been working for years to restrict or even outright ban abortion in our state.   John, One week ago, a leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision signaled that the historic precedent of Roe v. Wade may soon be coming to an end. While abortion is legal in Iowa wit…
  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
May 9, 2022 at 8:35 PM

ICYMI: Last week was... a lot

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Last week was... a lot.📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Iowa Democratic Party (@iowademocrats): Abortion is *still* legal in Iowa. And we’re going to fight to keep it that way. Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (@KonfrstForHouse): I am angry. I am scared. And I’m ready t…
  Jackie Reger & Terry Wahls · [email protected]
May 8, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Our son, Zach

As Zach’s moms and constituents, we are so excited to re-elect him this November.   Hi John, We’re Jackie and Terry. Our son, Zach Wahls, is an Iowa State Senator and the leader of the Iowa Senate Democrats. In celebration of Mother’s Day — or as we call it in our house, Mother…
  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Iowa Republicans aren’t celebrating

During this Teacher Appreciation Week, it is important that Iowa teachers know they have our support.   John, This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, an opportunity to celebrate our educators and the crucial work they do every day. If you are an educator in Iowa or anywhere els…
  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 9:44 PM

“the future of abortion rights in Iowa is uncertain”

We have a real shot at flipping the Iowa Senate blue and making sure all Iowans retain the right to make their own healthcare choices.   Abortion remains legal, but the future of abortion rights in Iowa is uncertain -Iowa Public Radio FIGHT BACK …
  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 10:13 PM

ICYMI: sign now to defend abortion rights

If Roe is overturned, Iowans will almost certainly lose the right to an abortion.   ADD YOUR NAME: Defend Abortion Rights for All Iowans SIGN NOW John — Monday’s leaked Supreme Court draft decision confirmed that federal abortion rights are in s…
  Emma, Jackie, and Jaelyn · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 11:47 PM

why we fight

We need to elect Democrats at the state level so that we can defend reproductive rights.   John, This is Emma, Jackie, and Jaelyn from the Iowa Senate Democrats. Last night, the draft SCOTUS decision revealed what we had all feared for some time — that the Supreme Court is pois…
  Erin Davison-Rippey · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 8:05 PM

we’ll get through this together 💕

Blue State Digital Mailing Template this is a mental health check-in         Hey friend, I’m sure you’re getting a lot of messages from every direction, but I wanted to make sure you’re doing okay and have the resources you need to carry on.  We’re living in a scary time, an…
  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 3:16 PM

SIGN NOW: Support the right to choose

Iowa Senate Democrats stand for the right to choose   John - Late last night, a draft opinion by the U.S. Supreme Court revealed what we've long feared: a majority of unelected, conservative Justices are poised to overturn abortion rights. This morning, abortion is still legal…
  Iowa Dems · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 8:05 PM

ICYMI: We painted the town blue 🔵

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Eid Mubarak to our Muslim friends and neighbors celebrating Eid al-Fitr! 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Congressman Colin Allred (@ColinAllredTX): “Cynics are saying this may be a tough year for us, but as I told a packed house of folks from the Iowa Democ…
  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
April 30, 2022 at 5:47 PM

here’s the deal (end of month deadline tonight)

We’re getting a picture of what we’ll be up against this November.   John, I hate to bother you on the weekend, but we have a major fundraising deadline at midnight tonight and I’m hoping you can make a contribution of $5 or more to the Senate Majority Fund before we close the …
  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 10:06 PM

it starts with the Senate

To make real progress on these issues, we must take back control of the Iowa Senate.   John, Here at the Iowa Senate Democrats - Senate Majority Fund, we are fighting for a state legislature that prioritizes the issues that matter most to Iowa families and workers. That include…
  Sam Amadeo (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 8:10 PM

we’re so close to our goal, friend 🏁

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         April has been quite the month, hasn’t it, friend? From a new U.S. Supreme Court Justice to a spring that hasn’t quite sprung, it’s hard to believe that the June primaries are just around the corner. I’ll level with you, friend – …
  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 11:50 PM

countdown: 2️⃣ days

With crucial Senate elections just around the corner, we have to be ready for anything.   John, We’re just two days from our crucial end-of-month fundraising deadline, so we wanted to see if you can chip in $5 right away to elect Democrats to the Iowa Senate. CHIP IN $5…
  Emma Weinert · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 10:29 PM

here’s the short version:

Things are going well, but we need to keep the momentum going.   John, A few weeks ago I told you that we officially hired campaign managers for Iowa Senate races across the state. Now that they’re settling in and we’re closer to election day, I’m back with another update. In …
  Monthly Update (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 7:35 PM

it's gonna be may

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         April has been a very long month, friend.  Somehow all of this happened in the past month: 👩🏿‍⚖️ Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation 🇺🇸 President Biden visited Menlo 🌪️ Spring tornados 📓 Kim Reynolds doubled down on voucher…
  Sarah Hinds and Truley Wingert (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 8:57 PM

🆓 TRAINING: learn how to organize

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey friend! It’s Sarah and Truley – we’re the District Organizing Directors for Iowa’s Second and Third Congressional districts.  Have you ever wanted to get involved in a campaign but had no idea where to start? Or have you thoug…
  Andy Suchorski · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 10:31 PM

fired up, ready to go

We just wrapped up our first candidate training sessions.   Hi John, This is Andy Suchorski, Executive Director of the Iowa Senate Democrats - Senate Majority Fund, here with a quick update from headquarters. We just wrapped up our first candidate training sessions, and we’re …
  Iowa Dems · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 8:48 PM

ICYMI: Public schools, picnics, and printers

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 From the White House (@WhiteHouse): "President Biden is committed to lowering costs for families and is taking action to help bring down the price of gas." From the Iowa Senate Democrats (@SenateMajority): "Senator @ZachWahls…
  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 6:20 PM

it’s raining in my office

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         A lot of people think that working in politics is glamorous and full of intrigue. But here’s the reality, friend: The reality is strategically placing buckets to catch rainwater because the roof is leaking. It’s firing up the spa…
  Ticket Reminders (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 23, 2022 at 3:55 PM

the clock is ticking ⏰

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         We're getting down to the wire so we'll keep this short, friend. There's only one day left to buy tickets for our Liberty and Justice Celebration, and we don't want you to miss out on a fun night with fellow Democrats. Join us for…
  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 9:40 PM

what Iowa politics can look like:

Whitney is a perfect example of what the future of Iowa politics can look like.   John, Before the weekend, we’d like to take a moment to introduce you to Whitney Mixdorf, candidate for Iowa State Senate District 30. Whitney is running to be a voice for the working-class, to de…
  June Owens · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Get out for Earth Day 🌎

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Happy Earth Day, friend! In these busy times, we rarely have time to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us every day, from the wide prairies to the rolling hills, but at the rate Iowa is going, there isn’t much time left…
  Whitney Mixdorf · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Iowa is worth fighting for

We need leaders focused on improving the lives of all Iowans, not just a select few.   John, I’m Whitney Mixdorf. I am a mom, a small business owner, a lifelong Iowan, and the daughter of a third-generation North Iowa farmer. I’m running for State Senate in District 30 because …
  Konfrst and Wahls (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 4:54 PM

🥊 Leslie Knope vs. Josh Lyman 🥊

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Are you ready, Iowa Democrats? Is that the best you’ve got? Are you ready, Iowa Democrats?! That’s what we like to hear!  We hope you are as hyped as we are to paint the town blue at this year’s Liberty and Justice Celebration! We…
  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 10:14 PM

this weekend (RSVP now!)

We are looking forward to connecting with our sponsors.   John — Our annual Spring Fling is this coming Sunday, April 24 in Altoona. Today is the last day to become a sponsor — click here to RSVP and support our work now! RSVP NOW We are so grateful to our sp…
  Legislature Update (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 4:38 PM

100 days later 📅

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s been less than six months since Senate President Jake Chapman said he wanted to jail teachers and librarians, friend. (We can’t believe it either.) From signing an unfair flat tax that only benefits the super-wealthy to banni…
  Iowa Dems · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 9:35 PM

ICYMI: Baby cows, Biden & the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 From Congresswoman Cindy Axne (@RepCindyAxne): "President Joe Biden and I are on our way to Menlo for an exciting announcement. Stay tuned! #IA03" From Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst (@KonfrstForHouse): "All Io…
  Colin Allred · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 1:22 PM

will I see you there?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend, It’s Congressman Colin Allred from Texas. I’m headed to Iowa in a little over a week to “paint the town blue” with my friend Congresswoman Cindy Axne at the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Liberty and Justice Celebration…
  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 10:13 PM

have you met Todd?

Together we can elect problem solvers like Todd to the Iowa Senate.   John — Have you had a chance to meet Todd Brady, Democratic candidate for Iowa Senate in Ankeny? You almost certainly know his work: Todd created the Vaccine Hunter website, which helped over 100,000 Iowans g…
  Cindy Axne (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 3:02 PM

🔵 wanted: Iowa Democrats 🔵

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey friend, I’m the only Democrat standing up for Iowa’s values in Washington, D.C. I have friends on both sides of the aisle from states across the nation, but it sure would be nice to have someone fighting for Iowa with me.  Tha…
  Erika Bartlett (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM

did you see Deidre's email?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey there, friend, Wanted to make sure you saw Deidre’s note from yesterday. Our annual Liberty and Justice Celebration is going to be a great night for Democrats to get together, have some fun, and get fired up for the midterm el…
  Todd Brady · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 10:18 PM

I’m a problem solver

I’m not a politician, and I never imagined running for office.   Hi John, I’m Todd Brady, and I’m a software engineer here in Ankeny. When the COVID-19 vaccine finally became available, I saw far too many of my community members struggling to find appointments. I used my backgr…
  Deidre DeJear (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 3:09 PM

not your typical LJ

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey y’all! Deidre DeJear here. I wanted to stop in your inbox to invite you to this year’s Liberty and Justice Celebration. It’s been a while since we’ve all gotten to be together and I couldn’t be more ready to spend an evening o…
  Iowa Dems · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 4:14 PM

sign our thank you card for Rep. Cindy Axne 🖊️

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Did you hear, friend? Just a few weeks ago, Rep. Cindy Axne voted to cap insulin prices at $35 a month. Not only will this lower prices across the state, but it’s also a huge first step in showing Big Pharma that our health is mor…
  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
April 10, 2022 at 5:43 PM

Our annual Spring Fling!

We would love to see you there!   John, We’re so excited to invite you to our annual Spring Fling! This year’s event will be held two weeks from today, on Sunday, April 24 in Altoona. We would love to see you there! RSVP NOW We are looking forward to connecti…
  Emma Weinert, Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 9:13 PM

anti-teacher, anti-parent, anti-student

Iowa Republicans attacking our schools is, unfortunately, nothing new.   John, This is Emma from the Iowa Senate Democrats. I’ll explain more in a moment, but if you’re short on time, will you add your name to our petition right away to show your support for public dollars fund…
  Petition Alert (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 3:18 PM

protect our libraries 📚

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s the end of National Library Week, friend – let’s give it up for our libraries and library workers. Beyond curating books for all age groups and reading levels, librarians put together programs that teach folks how to cook, sh…
  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 10:53 PM

meet Matt Pries!

We are thrilled to have Matt on our team.   John — We’re so excited to introduce you to Matt Pries, Democratic candidate in Senate District 23. Matt’s commitment to his community is truly unmatched; he already serves as a leader in his school and church, and now he is going eve…
  Team IDP · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 6:21 PM

📝 sign our card for Justice Jackson

congratulations to the newest U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson! Paid for by the Iowa Democratic Party. www.iowademocrats.org Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee   Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailin…
  Matt Pries · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 12:53 AM

answering the call

I believe in the importance of answering a call to serve others.   Hello – My name is Matt Pries. For over 15 years, my family and I have lived in Grimes, where we are active in the community, school, and our church. I am running to represent District 23 in the Iowa State Senat…
  Legislature Alert (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 6:56 PM

they're selling out Iowa's kids

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Iowa Republicans’ plan to drain public school resources Rush a $20.22 donation to help us fight back! RUSH A DONATION In case you haven’t heard, friend, Iowa Republicans are trying to defund our public schools… again. Their bill…
  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 10:39 PM

re: not too late to add your name to support public schools

we need to send a strong message that this kind of extremist legislation is not welcome in Iowa.   Hi John, We wanted to make sure you saw this: Iowa Republicans recently approved a bill that will siphon money away from public schools to fund a handful of private school vouche…
  Liberty & Justice Celebration HQ · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 8:28 PM

🎉 a special invitation for you 🎉

Paint the town blue with us at our annual Liberty and Justice Celebration! Paid for by the Iowa Democratic Party. www.iowademocrats.org Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee   Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing a…
  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
April 2, 2022 at 5:38 PM

SIGN NOW: public dollars should fund public schools

Our students are our best resources.   ADD YOUR NAME: Show Your Support for Public Education SIGN NOW John — Earlier this week, Iowa Senate Republicans approved a bill that will siphon money away from public schools to fund a handful of private s…
  Joe Fahey (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM

for just a six-pack a month 🍻

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         There’s nothing like a six-pack split between friends on a Friday night in, friend. But sometimes, you’ve got to switch things up and have a night out. Our annual Liberty and Justice Celebration may have a high sticker price, but …
  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 3:22 PM

become a founding donor of our 2022 campaign

You’re funding the backbone of the Democratic Party in a swing state like Iowa.   DONATE $1 TO BECOME A FOUNDING DONOR John, I’m writing today to invite you to become a founding donor of the Iowa Senate Democrats’ 2022 campaign. Recently, I emailed you and told you we hav…
  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 3:21 PM

become a founding donor of our 2022 campaign

I know that we can defeat key Republicans in the Iowa Senate.   DONATE $1 TO BECOME A FOUNDING DONOR John, I’m writing today to invite you to become a founding donor of the Iowa Senate Democrats’ 2022 campaign. Recently, I emailed you and told you we have to shake things u…
  Macklin Scheldrup (via Iowa Dems) · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 4:38 PM

let me introduce myself

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         I guess it’s time for me to introduce myself, friend. My name is Macklin and I’m the new Data Director for the Iowa Democratic Party. I grew up in Iowa but lived in Utah for a little while before I joined the team here. I don’t th…
  Andy Suchorski · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Following up on Zach’s note

We must do a better job of re-engaging people like you.   Hi John, My name is Andy Suchorski and I’m the Executive Director of the Iowa Senate Majority Fund. I appreciate you taking a moment to read my note. It’s my job to help Democrats across the state get elected to the Iow…