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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  Iowa Senate Update · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 7:32 PM

BREAKING NEWS - Kim Reynolds moves to ban abortion

We must tell Reynolds that her anti-family and anti-freedom extremism has no place in our state.   BREAKING: KIM REYNOLDS FILES MOTION TO ENACT SIX-WEEK ABORTION BAN IN IOWA FIGHT BACK This is urgent, John: Iowa governor Kim Reynolds just filed a…

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  Senate Majority HQ · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 8:13 PM

on Saturday –

Senator McMorrow deeply understands the urgency of electing Democrats to state legislatures.   John — We’re here with a reminder about our exciting event this weekend hosted by Senator Zach Wahls, Senator Sarah Trone Garriott, and Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow. If you have…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Are you giving up?

Despite what national political pundits may say, there is still hope.   Friend - Over the weekend, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed about how Democrats have completely given up on Iowa. This is exactly what Republican politicians in Iowa want you to think: they want u…

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  Erin Moynihan · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 4:30 PM

more Iowa Democrats = reproductive freedom

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It doesn’t matter if you live in Harper’s Ferry or Huxley or Hamburg, friend – you deserve legislators who will protect your right to decide your own future.  But Iowa Republicans from Zach Nunn to Kim Reynolds have made it clear …

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  Mallory McMorrow · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 6:32 PM

the only way to secure our future

Electing state Democrats is the only way to ensure a better future for our communities.     Hi John, Great to meet you! I’m Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow. I recently got some national attention after my far-right extremist colleague sent out an especially hateful email about m…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

August 6, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Every piece of our 2022 Senate puzzle

Let's make our Senate Democratic Majority unbreakable.   CONTRIBUTE     Paid for by Iowa Democratic Party - Senate Majority Fund Iowa Senate Majority Fund5661 Fleur DriveDes Moines, IA 50321United States unsubscribe This message was sent to xxxxx…

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  Sarah Trone Garriott · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Democratic solidarity

I am so looking forward to having her at next weekend’s event.   John, Yesterday, my friend and colleague Senator Zach Wahls told you about our upcoming event with special guest Mallory McMorrow, Democratic State Senator running for re-election in Michigan’s 8th Senate Distric…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 3:37 PM

Our special guest:

We are looking forward to connecting with folks like you who understand that protecting basic rights.   John, It’s no secret that we here at the Iowa Senate Democrats are passionate about electing Democrats at all levels of government – especially the state legislature. In tha…

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  Ross Wilburn · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 2:41 PM

an exciting announcement

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         I’ve been sitting on this secret for a while now and I’m so glad I can finally share it with you, friend. The Honorable Marty Walsh will be joining us for this year’s Hall of Fame Celebration on Sunday, October 2! A member of Pre…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

August 1, 2022 at 8:15 PM

ICYMI: debates, public schools, and ice cream

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition 99 days until election day!📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 @VFWHQ: 25 senators changed their votes and no longer support toxic-exposed veterans. No more delays! No more games! Tell your senators to #PASSTHEPACTACT @DeidreDeJear: Earlier this month, we visited…

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  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 1:07 PM

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It may not seem like it, friend, but we’re only 100 days away from Election Day.  And if the past few months have taught me anything, it’s that a lot can happen in 100 days. (Seriously, so much – the Dobbs decision, the first Blac…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 2:33 PM

re: event tomorrow

I hope you’ll join us to celebrate my 31st birthday, support my re-election campaign, and help me elect more Democrats to the Iowa State Senate.     John, I’m checking in one last time before my birthday breakfast tomorrow to see if you’ll be able to attend! I may be biased, but…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 4:54 PM

if Republicans have their way (sign now)

If Republicans have their way, Iowa will be the next state to make abortion completely illegal.   SIGN THE PETITION: KEEP ABORTION SAFE AND LEGAL IN IOWA ADD YOUR NAME John — It’s been just over a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overt…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 8:31 PM

32nd Anniversary of the ADA

Today is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law.     Hi John, Today is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. Thanks to the work of numerous disability and civil rights advocates and Iowa…

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  Julie Russell-Steuart · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 5:49 PM

32 years ago

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         On this day in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became the law of the land.  Thanks to the work of many, many grassroots activists like Judy Heumann and advocates like our own Senator Tom Harkin, the ADA has made it poss…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 10:47 PM

the difference $3 can make

Together, I know that we can flip key Senate seats across the state and elect a legislature that answers to Iowans.   John, The work of rebuilding a Democratic majority in the Iowa Senate requires doing things differently than we have in the past, especially when it comes to fu…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 8:28 PM

ICYMI: the ADA turns 32, RAGBRAI, and new merch

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Tomorrow is the anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Thanks Senator Tom Harkin!📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Admiral Mike Franken: I believe farmers have a right to fix their own equipment. Eric Van Lancker: Listen up folks – Deidre DeJear…

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  Sen. Jackie Smith · [email protected]

July 24, 2022 at 11:10 PM

things are heating up

I am determined to stay in office advocating for the issues that matter most to Iowa families and workers.   John, In case we haven’t met, 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…

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  Joe Fahey · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 1:36 PM

$24.30

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Finance report season doesn’t mean much to most people, friend. But for finance nerds like me, it’s a treasure trove of information.  And going through the reports from this quarter, one thing stands out – everyday Iowans are read…

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  Jackie Sayers · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 7:09 PM

Republicans are outraising us

One thing is clear: Iowa Republicans are scared by the strength of our support from Iowan families and workers.   John — Yesterday we told you that Republicans are outraising us in the fight for the Iowa Senate. What’s worse, most of their contributions aren’t even coming from …

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  Andy Suchorski · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 11:24 PM

Republicans are trying to buy your legislature

Republicans are counting on outside spending.   I’ll get right to it, John: in the most recent fundraising reports, Republicans outraised us thanks to out-of-state donors and special interest groups pouring in serious cash. Republican Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver reporte…

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  Sarah Trone Garriott · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 11:24 PM

voter outreach starts now

The next step is to print and distribute these materials all around the district.   John, Between now and the November election, the most important thing my re-election campaign can do is reach every voter across the newly-drawn 14th Iowa Senate District and make the case that I am the c…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 6:49 PM

ICYMI: ice cream, flat tires, and Albert the Bull

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition 🍦 Happy belated National Ice Cream Day! 🍦📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Liz Mathis: The Winn-Dems picnic drew a big crowd in Decorah! Honored to be on the speaking roster with @DeidreDeJear and @FrankenforIowa Eric Van Lancker: November isn’t just about De…

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  Emma Weinert · [email protected]

July 17, 2022 at 6:47 PM

lights, camera, elect Democrats

Last week, we hit the road to hold photoshoots with candidates across the state as we prepare for the final stretch of the campaign.   John, Emma here from the Iowa Senate Democrats - Senate Majority Fund with an exciting update: last week, we hit the road to hold photoshoots …

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 8:33 PM

grateful

None of this work would be possible without supporters like you, and I am truly grateful.     John — I’m writing today to say thank you. Grassroots supporters like you stepped up when we needed you most ahead of last night’s deadline. Thanks to you, we are on track to be able to invest…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 3:32 PM

shhh... it's a secret

Sign our card for Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls! 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, occupati…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 12:40 AM

Re: tonight’s deadline

The election may seem far away — but the funds we raise right now will determine how many voters we can reach.   Hi John, I know you’ve heard from me and my team a lot this week, but I wanted to check in before our major filing deadline tonight. All Iowa candidates are required…

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  Senate Majority Fund · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 9:13 PM

5 key races

We must ensure our Iowa Senate candidates have strong showings.   John — In case you haven’t heard yet, all Iowa candidates have a major fundraising deadline tonight, after which they must publicly report their fundraising numbers. These reports are a unique opportunity to show…

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  Zach Wahls Campaign · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 11:14 PM

strategic mission

There is no choice: we must elect Iowa Democrats to ensure abortion access for all Iowans.   John, Team Wahls here, checking in ahead of tomorrow’s major fundraising deadline to see if you can spare $5 or more to re-elect Iowa Senator Zach Wahls. RE-ELECT ZACH Z…

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  Zelda the Doodle · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 10:56 PM

my dad’s 31st birthday

This Friday is an extra special day for Zach: it’s his birthday!     Hi , John! Woof! I’m Zelda the Goldendoodle, and my dad Zach Wahls is the leader of the Iowa Senate Democrats — that means that on top of advocating for our home district, he supports Democratic Senators and candidate…

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  C.J. Petersen · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 4:14 PM

we live here too

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         A lot of folks think Iowa is a lost cause because we’re a rural state, friend.  But I don’t buy that.  Despite all our challenges, I know that Democrats have a chance because we’re a rural state. You may have heard from me already…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 8:17 PM

ICYMI: 🗣️ this is what democracy looks like 🗣️

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of free at-home tests. Order yours today!📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 President Biden: Today I signed an Executive Order to protect the reproductive rights of women in the aftermath of the Supreme C…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

July 10, 2022 at 6:41 PM

on Thursday:

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 …

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  Emma Weinert, Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 7:09 PM

four months from today

You know how important this election is, John.   John — If you can believe it, today marks just four months until Election Day. That means we’re running out of time to support our slate of strong Democratic candidates by mobilizing voters in key Senate districts across the sta…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 11:20 PM

will you join us? (not asking for money)

Our plan to keep it that way is straightforward: electing a pro-choice majority to our State Senate this November.   John, After the Supreme Court announced its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, folks across Iowa and the nation began to ask: what do we do now to protect abortio…

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  Eric Van Lancker · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 4:44 PM

hi, I’m the bow tie guy

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hope you’re staying cool, friend! I’m Eric Van Lancker and I’m running alongside Deidre DeJear to flip Iowa’s governor’s seat blue this fall. Some of you may know me from my other roles — from Clinton County Auditor to rabid UNI f…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

July 5, 2022 at 9:39 PM

ICYMI: it's a hot one out there 🌡️

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition "It’s in our nature to fight for the liberties and rights of our neighbors. Iowa Democrats are in this for the long haul."- Ross Wilburn, Iowa Democratic Party Chair📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 @RepMaryWolfe: "Clinton's parade was rained out, but local De…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

July 4, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

I believe in a more perfect union that we are building together.   John — Happy 4th of July! I am grateful for this opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history, how far we’ve come, and how far we have to go. I believe in a more perfect union that we are building together, every day, f…

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