Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Fundraising Update

We need to report strong numbers to discourage Republican politicians from making any last minute ad buys attacking our campaigns.   John, At the end of this week, all Iowa candidates must publicly report their fundraising numbers. This close to Election Day, Republicans will b…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 8:52 PM

ICYMI: do you have a plan to vote?

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition We’re less than a month away from the election. Do you have your plan to vote? 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Suresh Reddy: Many voters share with me how hard it is to find quick, quality mental healthcare services for their loved ones. One family, worried …

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  Iowa Senate Alert · [email protected]

October 9, 2022 at 3:54 PM

We’re on TV!

We just got word that Republican politicians are spending nearly $400,000 on ads to attack Kevin.   John, We have some exciting news: Sen. Kevin Kinney launched his first TV ad of the campaign! While Kevin may have taken off his badge to serve in the State Senate, he’s always…

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  Emma Weinert · [email protected]

October 8, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Pitch in to support these Iowa candidates!

Electing Democrats in these key districts has never been more important.   John, We are officially one month away from Election Day, and it is crunch time. Republicans are spending millions of dollars to keep their majority, and our candidates in key districts are in urgent ne…

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  Senate Majority HQ · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Recurring donors help us plan ahead

Recurring donations allow us to make meaningful investments into year-round organizing rather than just paid communications like TV ads and direct mail pieces right before the election.   John, Tomorrow marks one month until Election Day! As we map out our spending for the next…

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  Immediate Impact Fund · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Key Iowa districts

Investing in these competitive races is our path to regaining the majority.   John, Next Friday, all Iowa candidates have a major fundraising deadline, after which they must publicly report their fundraising numbers. This is the last reporting deadline before Election Day, and…

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  Defeat Jake Chapman · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Jake Chapman attacking our kids

We can get Jake Chapman out of the Iowa Senate, but we need serious resources to do it.   This is truly upsetting, John. Just when we thought Republican politicians couldn’t go any lower, Jake Chapman released an ad attacking LGBTQ+ kids. DEFEAT CHAPMAN This isn’…

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  Sen. Janet Petersen · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Let’s Defeat Extremist Jake Chapman

We’ve got a chance to defeat Chapman in November. Help us get the job done.John - We’ve got a chance to defeat extremist Senator Jake Chapman in November. Help us get the job done.  Jake is an extremist who is not scared to use his power as the Iowa Senate President to take your rights away.   Reme…

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  Iowa Senate Alert · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Republicans are lying about us

We need the resources to respond to Republican attacks.   John, It’s clear that Iowa Republicans are determined to hold on to their Senate majority, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen – including spreading lies about our candidates. Take a look at their latest a…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 9:07 PM

ICYMI: it's october 3rd

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition We had a great Hall of Fame Celebration yesterday – thanks to everyone who attended! 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱Megan for Iowa: It is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Let’s take this week to support and uplift everyone in our community. In the Iowa House, I w…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Open before midnight →

I’m not only coming to you today asking for support for my re-election campaign; I’m asking for your help for a pretty big promotion.   END-OF-QUARTER FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: TONIGHT LEFT TO GOAL: 12 NEW RECURRING DONORS CONTRIBUTE John, I wanted …

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  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 2:13 PM

what your support means

We must elect and re-elect bold leaders like Zach .   QUARTERLY FUNDRAISING DEADLINE TONIGHT CONTRIBUTE John, When you contribute to Zach Wahls’ re-election campaign today, you’re doing more than ensuring he can stay in the Iowa Senate as a stron…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Taking our cue from Stacey Abrams (recurring donations)

When you support my re-election campaign, you’re also supporting Democrats in key districts across the state.   END-OF-QUARTER FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: TOMORROW LEFT TO GOAL: 18 NEW RECURRING DONORS CONTRIBUTE John, We are so close to tomorrow’s de…

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  Iowa Senate Alert · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 7:21 PM

$1.1 million on TV ads

Their investment includes nearly $330,000 to promote Jake Chapman, Republican President of the Iowa Senate who made national headlines.   IOWA REPUBLICANS SPENDING OVER $1 MILLION ON TV ADS FIGHT BACK John – We just got word that Republican polit…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 10:24 PM

new goal:

With just six weeks until Election Day, there is no time to spare.   END-OF-QUARTER FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: 3 DAYS GOAL: 20 NEW RECURRING DONORS CONTRIBUTE John, We’re just days away from the final quarterly fundraising deadline before Election Da…

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  Erika Bartlett · [email protected]

September 24, 2022 at 3:33 PM

what are you doing next Sunday?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         I’ve got great news, friend.  Thanks to a generous donor, we have ten FREE tickets to our Hall of Fame Celebration to give away! All you have to do is sign up here and we’ll let you know this week if you’ve been selected. EVENT DE…

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  Kevin Kinney · [email protected]

September 24, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Our campaign’s first ad:

I’m proud to share our campaign’s first digital advertisement with you.   John, I’m Kevin Kinney, Iowa State Senator running for re-election in District 46. We have under seven weeks until Election Day, so I wanted to give you an update from the campaign. Right now, voter outreach is the…

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  Hall of Fame Tickets · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 5:06 PM

it's closing time

grab your Hall of Fame tickets now – don't let the clock run out! 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 address, occ…

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  Molly Donahue · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Supporting our public schools

Our public schools are already struggling to cope with teacher shortages thanks to Kim Reynolds’ historic workforce crisis.   John, Hi there, it’s Molly Donahue, the Democrat running for Iowa State Senate in District 37. As a public school teacher for over 30 years, I have dedicat…

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  Sam Amadeo · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 2:20 PM

operation birthday surprise

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend!  It’s a special day here in the office – it’s our Chair Ross Wilburn’s birthday! Ross does so much for folks all over our state as both IDP Chair and the State Representative from Ames.  We want to surprise him with a …

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 7:49 PM

National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day – so to celebrate, we set a goal of having 100 Iowans sign up by the end of the day to text their friends and family to make sure they’re registered to vote.   John, First: Republican politicians in Iowa did everything in their power to …

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  Taylor Vos · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 3:52 PM

can you take my spot?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend, You’ve probably heard by now but the Honorable Marty Walsh will be in Des Moines on Sunday, October 2nd to speak at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Hall of Fame. And I’m irked that I won’t get to be there. I got roped into …

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  Andy Suchorski · [email protected]

September 19, 2022 at 8:00 PM

more Republican attacks

Their false and desperate attacks are proof that we’re running ahead and they’re running scared.   John, Andy Suchorski here, Executive Director of the Iowa Senate Democrats - Senate Majority Fund. We knew Republican politicians would attack our candidates in their efforts to h…

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  Senate Majority HQ · [email protected]

September 18, 2022 at 3:30 PM

POLL: Should Jake Chapman repay taxpayers?

We’re curious to hear from our top supporters.   Iowa GOP Senate President Jake Chapman had $732,268 in PPP loans forgiven. Should he repay taxpayers? YES I'M NOT SURE John – Republican politicians in Iowa are pretty upset about Presi…

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  Kevin Kinney · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Advocating for our rural communities

Democrats need someone there who will stand up for the agriculture community.   Hi John, I’m Kevin Kinney, Iowa State Senator for rural Johnson, Iowa, and Washington counties. I was born and raised in Oxford and it’s an honor to serve my community in the Legislature. Recently, I hosted so…

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  Erin Davison-Rippey · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 4:28 PM

🇺🇸 America runs on unions 🏃

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, Ever since my team found out that the Honorable Marty Walsh would be joining us for our Hall of Fame Celebration, they’ve been perfecting their Boston accents and drinking lots of Dunkin’ coffee in preparation for his visi…

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  Jackie Smith · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 7:49 PM

fighting for Sioux City’s fair share

I’m proud to be part of a group of Democrats running to hold and flip key Iowa Senate seats.   John, I’m Jackie Smith, Iowa State Senator for Sioux City. I first ran for State Senate in 2018 to be a voice for working Iowans, and I’m excited to run for re-election in Senate District 1. T…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 11:32 PM

They introduced a national abortion ban

Our only defense is electing Democrats at the state level who will stand up for reproductive freedom.   John – Zach Wahls here from the Senate Majority Fund. Yesterday, Lindsey Graham and Senate Republicans introduced a bill for a NATIONAL abortion ban. Nothing would make Iowa …

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  Brittany Ruland · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Did you see our ad?

Jake Chapman is so extreme, he’s tried to make abortion a hate crime in Iowa.   John, Hi, my name is Brittany, and I’m Sarah Trone Garriott’s campaign manager. With just eight weeks until Election Day and Iowa voters beginning to request absentee ballots, Sarah and our team of volunteers…

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  Mat Willey · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Republicans are already lying about our candidates

We have to set the record straight.   Friend - It's Mat, Sen. Kevin Kinney's campaign manager. I just saw the Iowa Republican Party’s latest ad, shamelessly attacking Kevin and his law enforcement service. Here’s a screenshot below: The Republican Party is already lying about Kevi…

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  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]

September 10, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Kim Reynolds wants to ban all abortion (sign now)

We must tell Reynolds and her allies that her anti-family and anti-freedom extremism has no place in our state.   Iowa Republicans Will Completely Ban Abortion FIGHT BACK Here’s the reality of the situation: Iowa governor Kim Reynolds is doing eve…

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  Andy Suchorski · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 7:19 PM

Did you see our article in Iowa Starting Line?

We have just 60 days until Election Day, with Iowans starting to cast ballots even sooner.   Inside Democrats’ Key Battleground Seats For The Iowa Senate ELECT IOWA DEMOCRATS John, As you know, here at the Senate Majority Fund we’re hard at wor…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 3:05 PM

a sprint to the finish

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         In case you haven’t heard by now, there’s an election just around the corner, friend. Which means we have less than 60 days to knock on every door and reach out to every voter. We’ll level with you, friend – it isn’t cheap to reac…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 7:59 PM

on Labor Day

Republican politicians are working for those at the top.   John, This Labor Day, workers across America will commemorate and celebrate the struggles, sacrifice, and advancement of the Labor Movement, whose victories benefit every American. The Republican Party has recently started claimi…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 4:39 PM

sign our union appreciation card 🖊️

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Workers all across the nation are coming together to demand a living wage, better hours and scheduling, and fair benefits as businesses try to find workers. And that’s great news, friend. Joining together tilts the balance of powe…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

September 3, 2022 at 2:23 PM

new poll (good news!)

It’s clear that Iowans are ready to elect Democrats who will always advocate for our families and workers.   ELECT IOWA DEMOCRATS This is big, John: we just got the results of our first official poll in Senate District 21 and the results are promising: Democrat To…

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  Emma Weinert, Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 2:29 PM

absentee ballots start now

In 2020, over one million Iowans voted by absentee ballot.   John, Emma here from the Iowa Senate Democrats. Election Day may seem far away, but this week the Iowa Secretary of State began to accept absentee ballot requests — that means voters are starting to make choices about…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 9:32 PM

I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t important

The stakes have never been higher.   John, Reaching out one last time before our August fundraising deadline to ask if you can support the Iowa Senate Democrats with your first $10 today. CHIP IN FIRST $10 CHIP IN MORE! I hope you know I wouldn’t be …

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  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 4:04 PM

need 143 people

Today marks just TEN WEEKS until Election Day.   COUNTDOWN TO FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: ONE DAY LEFT TO GOAL: 143 CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBUTE John — Since launching our goal yesterday, we’ve seen a strong response from supporters like you who recognize…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 11:14 PM

can’t fall behind

Summer is traditionally the slowest fundraising season for campaigns.   COUNTDOWN TO FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: TWO DAYS GOAL: 250 CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBUTE Big news, John: we have set an ambitious goal of collecting 250 grassroots contributions before our upcomi…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 6:10 PM

ICYMI: whippy dip is worth the trip 🍦

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Just a friendly reminder to nominate your favorite Iowa Democrats for our Hall of Fame Celebration – nominations close on Friday, September 2!📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 @SecCardona: .@usedgov has a plan to make sure student loan forgiveness is as easy a…

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  Jackie Smith · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 7:44 PM

it’s Women’s Equality Day

We cannot have true equality until we have equal access to reproductive healthcare.   John — Did you know that today is Women’s Equality Day? It should be a day to celebrate the work we’ve done towards gender equity and to recognize the work left to do – but today, I cannot stop thinking …

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  Share Your Story (via Iowa Democrats) · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 7:33 PM

what would you do with $10,000?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, Thanks to President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness announcement this week, 44 million Americans – including 429,000 Iowans – now have a shot at living their American Dream.  Folks can buy homes, start their own busin…

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  Matt Pries · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 10:41 PM

we must support ALL students

It is vital to elect candidates to office who will support our public schools.     This is Matt Pries. I’m a husband, father, teacher, coach, and active member of my church and community in Grimes — and I’m running for State Senate in District 23 against Senate Majority Leader Ja…

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  Deb VanderGaast · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 7:55 PM

we’re in a childcare crisis

We need serious government support to fix this childcare crisis.     FIGHT BACK John — In case we haven’t met, my name is Deb VanderGaast. I’m a mom, a registered nurse, and until just a few days ago, I was the director of a child care center for children with special nee…

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  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 11:14 PM

should we elect more educators

We believe the best way to make sure educators have a voice in our government is to send them to the legislature.   ONE-CLICK POLL: Should we elect more educators to the Iowa Senate? YES I'M NOT SURE John — Today is the first day of s…

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  June Owens · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 7:03 PM

equal rights is never a straight line

Blue State Digital Mailing Template 102 years ago today, the Nineteenth Amendment went into effect.         102 years ago today, the Nineteenth Amendment went into effect. The road to women’s suffrage wasn’t a straight line. Women in many of the colonies had the right to vo…

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  Sarah Trone Garriott · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Chapman’s anti-family agenda

Chapman is a dangerous extremist who has no place in the Iowa Senate.   John, It’s no secret that my opponent, Republican Senate President Jake Chapman, has a radical anti-family agenda. You know that he wants to enact a total abortion ban and classify abortion as a “hate crime…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 10:13 PM

it starts with you

Grassroots contributions like supporters like you are a crucial part of our plan.   John, I’ll explain more in a moment – but first, can you support the Iowa Senate Democrats by chipping in your first $10? CHIP IN FIRST $10 CHIP IN MORE! Here at the Se…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 10:41 PM

see you tomorrow?

Together, we can elect and re-elect Democrats who will stand up and fight for our communities.   John: I wanted to reach out one last time before tomorrow’s reception to see if you’ll be able to join us and show your support for the Iowa Senate Democrats. I CAN ATTEND …

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