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  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Formula Finder helps families in need

Todd embodies the motto service over politics.   John, Last week, in response to the baby formula shortage, State Senate candidate Todd Brady created Formula Finder to help families find available baby formula across Iowa. Todd previously created Vaccine Hunter, a site that he…
  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 9:32 PM

ICYMI: public schools, equal pay, and birthday bowling

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Memorial Day is just around the corner!📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Iowa Democratic Party (@iowademocrats): While Democrats have taken actual steps to help folks find baby formula, Iowa Republicans continue to grandstand and vote against any relief for wo…
  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 9:20 PM

the fight against vouchers isn’t over

The bill to siphon money from public schools to fund a handful of private school vouchers is deeply out of touch.   BREAKING: KIM REYNOLDS’ VOUCHER BILL WILL NOT PASS IN 2022 John, Today we learned that Kim Reynolds’ private school voucher scam will not pass…
  Legislative Alert · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 5:14 PM

ding dong vouchers are dead

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Des Moines Register: Iowa Legislature won't pass Kim Reynolds' voucher bill Kim Reynolds says she’ll try again next year – we have to defeat her this fall! RUSH A DONATION It’s official, friend. Thanks to folks like you raising …
  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 10:06 PM

more powerful than mega-donors

We’re getting a powerful message that Iowans are ready for real change, and that starts with flipping key state senate seats.   John, We told you yesterday that our Democratic candidates are OUTRAISING their Republican opponents in districts across the state. That’s right: we’…
  SMF Rapid Response · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 11:05 PM

need to keep up the momentum

We’re doing this because of grassroots donors like you.   John — Fundraising reports from the most recent deadline are starting to come in and we’re seeing something very exciting in our Iowa Senate races: Democrats are outraising Republicans in many districts across the state.…
  IDP Store · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 9:17 PM

we got you a little treat 🎁

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey friend! If you’ve been following us on social media, you might have seen that we found a message that people can agree on across the state – no matter their party affiliation.  And it looks really good on a yard sign. As one o…
  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 8:48 PM

what Tina Fey and I have in common 🎂

Blue State Digital Mailing Template we both like sheet cake and May 18         I don’t know about you, friend, but my past few birthdays haven’t been the most fun. There’s something about a pandemic, a knock-down-drag-out election, and a constant barrage of bad decisions fro…
  Andy Suchorski · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 10:44 PM

something for everyone

We must do everything we can to take back the Senate majority and defend reproductive rights.   John — With less than six months to go until Election Day, we need all hands on deck to flip key Iowa Senate seats and get us on the path back to the majority. I’m not asking for a…
  June Owens · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 6:19 PM

Join us for a free grassroots organizing training!

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, I’m thrilled to announce that we’re once again partnering with the DNC’s Best Practices Institute to offer another training opportunity for Iowa Democrats like you. Our summer 2022 training series – Train the Trainer – wil…
  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 11:26 PM

ICYMI: in this fight for the long haul

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones in Buffalo, NY, this weekend.  We all deserve to be safe and move freely in our communities without the threat of gun violence. It is on all of us to stand up for racial justice, and we are in this f…
  Taylor Vos · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 6:19 PM

127 days and counting...

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         I don’t know if you do this, friend, but I live and die by my calendar. If it’s not on the calendar, it doesn’t exist.  And since the Iowa Legislature gaveled in for its first day, I’ve had the 100th day of session – and the day t…
  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
May 15, 2022 at 3:53 PM

grateful

Your contributions enable us to support candidates in key races across the state.   John — I’m writing today to say thank you. Because grassroots supporters like you stepped up when we needed you most, we were able to hit our first major fundraising goal of 2022 and will be abl…
  Zach Wahls Campaign · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 8:52 PM

⏰ clock is ticking ⏰

Zach is leading a strategic mission to flip key Iowa Senate seats red to blue.   John — We’re just hours from our state filing deadline, but we still need 77 contributions to hit our ambitious goal of 1300 unique donors this campaign cycle. Rush any amount right away to ensure…
  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 2:31 PM

the deadline is tonight

I need your support to change my job title from Minority Leader to Majority Leader.   Hi John, Sorry to email on a Saturday, but I wanted to check in before our major filing deadline tonight. All Iowa candidates are required to report their fundraising numbers, and you can bet …
  Team Wahls · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 4:24 PM

can’t afford to lose Zach’s leadership

We cannot afford to lose Zach’s leadership and advocacy in the Senate.   John, Team Wahls here. We hate to bother you on a Friday, but our campaign to re-elect Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls has a major filing deadline tomorrow and we need all hands on deck to hit our ambitious…
  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 5:41 PM

coming up next →

It’s crucial that we have a strong showing to send a message to Senate Republicans.   Hi John, This is Zach Wahls, Iowa Senator and leader of the Iowa Senate Democrats. In a minute, I’m going to ask you to contribute to my re-election campaign before our upcoming deadline, but …
  Erin Moynihan (via Iowa Democrats) · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 2:38 PM

sorry for the long email, friend

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         I know that you’re tired of politics, friend. I am too. I’m tired of politicians inserting themselves into deeply personal decisions about what my future will look like. I’m tired of them fighting over the tiny things that bring d…
  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…