Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 9:14 PM

ICYMI: storm clouds and sunshine

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 After the past week’s storms and dark clouds, it looks like we might (finally!) be in for some sunshine later this week.  But every Iowan knows that the weather here flip-flops faster than GOP presidential candidates tryin…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 6:03 PM

BREAKING: Brad Zaun endorses Donald Trump

Local extremist politician endorses other extremist politician John —  Remember Brad Zaun? The guy who thought that Jan. 6th insurrectionists were being unfairly treated after “peacefully and patriotically” trying to overthrow the government?  In the least shocking development, he endorsed recently …

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

May 14, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Lessons from my mother

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         My mother raised nine children without ever yelling. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to (we definitely strained her patience!) but she simply couldn’t. After a childhood illness damaged all four valves of her heart and she went thr…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Open this if you’re mad at Kim Reynolds

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s been just over a week since the Iowa Legislature adjourned for the year, and not a moment too soon, friend. Kim Reynolds got just about everything she wanted this session, and now Iowans have to suffer the consequences. Iowa …

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM

ICYMI: session is over

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  Session is over – time to roll up our sleeves and lay the groundwork for Democratic victories in 2024.  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝I’ve heard from so many of you about your deep frustration with politics right now, and I am right there with you as we…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Zaun votes against grants for domestic abuse victims

Earlier this week, Sen. Brad Zaun voted against increasing victim assistance grants to help victims of domestic violence.John — In this last week of the legislative session, Republican Senators pushed their legislative budgets through.  Earlier this week, Sen. Brad Zaun voted against increasing vict…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 1:34 PM

sign our birthday card for Rita 🖊️

Help us wish Chair Rita Hart a happy birthday! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: DONATE $5 DONATE $10 DONATE $20.23 DONATE $50 DONATE $100 DONATE OTHER AMOUNT Paid for by the Iowa Democratic Party. www.iowademocrats.org No…

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  Zach Meunier · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 8:26 PM

We’ve got a birthday coming up 🎉

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey friend, It’s Rita’s birthday on Friday, and the IDP team and I want to help her celebrate with a strong head start on this month’s fundraising goal. Can you chip in $15 right now to show your appreciation for Rita and support …

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 6:36 PM

ICYMI: fight for the living

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  "Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living." – Mary Harris "Mother" Jones  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 Today is May Day. This is the day that many countries commemorate the struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement. We can…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Kim Reynolds plan comes full circle

This was never about a choice for studentsJohn —  In the least surprising development of Kim Reynolds’ school voucher scam, several private schools announced last week that they will be increasing tuition for students.  One administrator even admits that they are increasing tuition because of the vo…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 7:21 PM

ICYMI: if it walks like an authoritarian

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  Iowa Republicans have stopped even pretending that they're interested in doing what's best for Iowans.  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 This past week has been filled with strategy sessions with our in-state partners, planning for constituency caucuses' …

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Message for you from Team IDP

March was a great month for us, but we need your help to sustain this momentum all the way to 2024. CHIP IN $15  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: DONATE $5 DONATE $10 DONATE $20.22 DONATE $50 DONATE $100 DONATE OTHER AMOUNT…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 10:06 PM

What are we doing here

In the dead of night, Republicans worked overtimeJohn — Last night while most people were sleeping, Senate Republicans passed a bill that would allow minors to work in dangerous environments like mines and meatpacking plants.  Our children belong in school, not working dangerous jobs to increase cor…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 10:15 PM

ICYMI: our kids are worth fighting for

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition   "What has our nation come to when children cannot attend a birthday party without fear? When parents have to worry every time their kids walk out the door to school, to the movie theater, or to the park? Guns are the leading killer of children i…

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  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Jeff Bezos or you: who paid more in taxes?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s almost Tax Day, friend. I don’t have a fancy accountant, so this time of year is always accompanied by a mad dash to find all the documents I need and plenty of confusion and frustration as I try to input all the information …

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  Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Reynolds is trying to ban 98% of abortions in Iowa

We trust Iowans to make their own choices about their own bodies and their own futures. John —  Despite years of legal precedent and wide support across parties for reproductive freedom in Iowa, an extreme faction of anti-choice Republicans won’t stop until they have a total ban on abortion.   Today…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 5:57 PM

BREAKING: Hundreds of thousands of voters moved to inactive status

These voters are one step closer to being purged from the rolls John —  The Secretary of State’s office recently announced it moved 565,000 voters to inactive status following this past general election. Because of the new law Republican politicians passed, these voters are now one step closer to be…

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 5:08 PM

two months in

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         These past two months have been quite a journey, friend. I jumped headfirst into my duties as Chair – putting out a survey to find out how we can better support our county parties, working with our Vice Chair Gregory on our Chair …

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 10:28 PM

ICYMI: welcome to April

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition   A grand jury in NY voted to indict Donald Trump, severe weather is again on the horizon for folks in Iowa, and the end of the 2023 legislative session is getting closer – welcome to April. 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Iowa House Democrats: Enough is enou…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Brad Zaun shouldn’t support Jan. 6th insurrectionists

Brad Zaun, Republican Senator from Johnston, said the insurrectionists acted “peacefully and patriotically”. John —  Supporting democracy is a core American value. Which is why it is so shocking several Republican Senators, including Republican Senate President Pro Tem Brad Zaun, are supporting Janu…

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  Zach Meunier · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 3:33 PM

whoops, forgot to introduce myself

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey, friend – Zach here. If we haven’t met yet, I’m the Senior Adviser and Acting Executive Director at the IDP. I spend most of my time helping Chair Hart turn her vision to elect more Democrats into an action plan.  I didn’t alw…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 9:29 PM

ICYMI: spare us the crocodile tears, Kim

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition   Kim Reynolds signed a bunch of bills last week that hurt Iowa children – and then told press it was "an extremely uncomfortable position for [her] to be in" and that "it’s not easy for [her] either."  Spare us the crocodile tears, Kim.  📝 NOTE F…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Brad Zaun supports Jan. 6th insurrectionists

Brad Zaun, Republican Senator from Johnston, said the insurrectionists acted “peacefully and patriotically”. John —  Just when you thought this session couldn’t get any worse, it did: Senate Republicans introduced a resolution in support of the Jan. 6th insurrectionists.  Brad Zaun, Republican Senat…

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  Kevin Sobkoviak · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 8:22 PM

hitting the ground running

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey friend, it’s Kevin. It’s my first week as Finance Director for the Iowa Democratic Party, and I wanted to send you a note introducing myself. I’m a proud University of Dayton alum (go Flyers!) and cut my teeth as a finance ass…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 3:38 PM

We don’t ban books in Iowa

Governor Reynolds’s bill to ban books, attack teachers, and require schools to out students is officially up for debate in the Senate today.John —  Governor Reynolds’s bill to ban books, attack teachers, and require schools to out students is officially up for debate in the Senate today. Can you sig…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 11:05 PM

ICYMI: quit picking on kids

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  It's time for Iowa Republicans to quit picking on kids. 📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝Now that the weather's starting to clear up, I'm excited to spend more time on the road connecting with fellow Iowa Democrats.  I was thrilled to join Iowa Senate Demo…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 8:03 PM

This is not what Iowans want

Republican politicians are not listening to what Iowans want. John —  Republican politicians in Des Moines are advancing mean-spirited and frankly dangerous bills that will make life harder for Iowa families in need, our educators, our LGBTQ youth, and many others.  Will you help me elect more Democ…

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  Emma Weinert · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 8:32 PM

It’s my birthday

There is a lot of work we need to do in Iowa to fight back against the terrible legislation going through the Iowa legislature right now.John —  If you don’t know me already, my name is Emma Weinert and I am the new Executive Director of the Senate Majority Fund here in Iowa. I have been working wit…

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Trump is in town

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Donald Trump is in Davenport today to talk about education, friend – like he knows anything about it.  Donald Trump’s idea of education leadership was to appoint Betsy DeVos to lead the Department of Education, a billionaire who u…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 8:22 PM

ICYMI: you are fine just the way you are

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition   "You belong here. You are loved. You are fine just the way you are."❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Democratic Party: President Biden’s budget would include the restoration of the full Child Tax Credit enacted in the American Rescue Plan, which help…

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  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 6:14 PM

for your eyes only 👀

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend! As a little thank-you for being one of our most engaged supporters, I wanted to give you a sneak peek of our latest shirt design. *drumroll please…* SHOP OUR SHIRTS Here’s a little background. During the debate about g…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Go Home Ron

The Dangerous DeSantis Agenda is completely out of step with the values that we hold dear in Iowa. John —  Are you wondering why Iowa Republicans have passed so many awful bills this week? The answer is simple: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is visiting our state, and Iowa Republican politicians are …

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Standing up against anti-LGBTQ hate

Yesterday was a dark day in the Iowa Senate for the LGBT+ community and Iowa.John —  Yesterday was a dark day in the Iowa Senate for the LGBT+ community and Iowa. Republican Senators pushed through legislation that blocks gender affirming care, and forces trans students to use the bathroom of their …

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 10:40 PM

What we’ve been up to

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, here’s what Iowa Democratic leaders have been up to over the last few days.  Last weekend, Leader Jennifer Konfrst and House Democrats rallied with hundreds to support our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors and made it clear tha…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 10:38 PM

ICYMI: the 2023 legislative session is half over

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition   Hundreds of Iowans turned out on Sunday to show their support for our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors. We love to see it! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Iowa Democratic Party: Rep. Jennifer Konfrst and Sen. Janet Petersen are fighting for every Iowan…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Kim Reynolds wants to ban books in Iowa and erase LGBTQ+ people in our state.

Sign our petition to tell the Governor and @IowaGOP that Iowans respect our educators, love our kids, and don’t support book bans and attacks on educationJohn —  The Governor's signature education bill bans books, attacks curriculum & teachers, and requires schools to out students just to make t…

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Re: We're fighting for you

Blue State Digital Mailing Template did you see Jennifer's email?         What a week, friend. I wanted to make sure you saw Leader Konfrst’s note and give you a quick update on what’s happened since. In the past few days, Iowa Republicans have taken an axe to the progress w…

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  Rep. Jennifer Konfrst · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 8:55 PM

We’re fighting for you

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s Funnel Week here at the Iowa Capitol, friend, and Iowa Republicans are on a mission to do everything their MAGA base tells them to. Every one of their terrible bills is all about politics, and it’s come from another state or …

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 10:30 PM

ICYMI: polar bears and funnel bills

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition It's Funnel Week at the Iowa Legislature – the deadline for bills to make it out of committee if they're going to advance this session. It's "I'm Just a Bill," but on "Survivor."📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Rep. Sami Scheetz: The anti-LGBTQ bills moving th…

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  Erika Bartlett · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Movin' on up

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         February’s been a wild month, friend. I’ve been filing reports left and right and training for my new role as the IDP’s Comptroller.  I’ve had a great run as Finance Director and learned so much, but the time has come to hand the …

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Urgent: Help us fight back against the Republican extremist agenda in the legislative session

I'm writing to you today because we need your support to stop the Republican extremist agenda that is being pushed through in the current legislative session.John —  I'm writing to you today because we need your support to stop the Republican extremist agenda that is being pushed through in the curr…

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  Zach Meunier · [email protected]

February 20, 2023 at 6:36 PM

did you see Rita's note?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Happy Monday, friend! Just popping into your inbox to make sure you saw Rita's note from last week laying out the "Mandate for Change" plan to elect Democrats in every corner of Iowa. You can read more about our big plans for the …

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Here’s the plan, friend

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks, friend, but I wanted to take a moment to catch you up on what’s been happening and let you in on our plans for the future. As you know, I never thought that serving as IDP Chair would be a pa…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM

ICYMI: it's been a minute

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition It's been a minute – we elected new IDP Chair Rita Hart, Kansas City won the Rihanna concert, and Iowa Republicans keep bullying LGBTQ kids – but we're back!📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Iowa House Democrats: In the first month of session, Iowans have mad…

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 11:45 PM

A note from our new Chair 📝

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend! My name is Rita Hart and I am honored to be the next Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. I’m excited to get started, but I wanted to drop you a quick note to introduce myself. A few things about me: I spent the last el…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 5:05 PM

A note from Senator Zach Wahls about the Future of the Iowa Democratic Party

I am thrilled that my friend Rita Hart was elected to serve as the next Iowa Democratic Party Chair.John —  On Saturday, January 28, the Iowa Democratic Party's State Central Committee met to elect a new Chair to succeed outgoing Chair Ross Wilburn. I am thrilled that my friend Rita Hart was electe…

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  Ross Wilburn · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 10:46 PM

saying goodbye

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s been a long road, friend, but we’re fast approaching my last day as Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. The Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee will vote tomorrow to elect officers, and as I shared last month, I am …

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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 6:22 PM

We won’t give up fighting for our kids

Republicans gutted public education, but our fight is not overJohn — We fought and debated the legislation through nearly 12 hours of debate until the early hours of Tuesday morning — watching Kim Reynolds’ voucher scam pass the Iowa Senate was horrible.  But the fight isn’t over. We will continue …

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 11:15 PM

FWD: Republicans are trying to ram through vouchers

Today, Iowa Republicans are trying to ram through a bill that will give away money from our public school students to a handful of private schools. John    We just wanted to give you an update. Debate is starting NOW on the voucher bill and we are doing everything in our power to stop it from pass…

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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM

ACTION ALERT: Republicans are trying to ram through vouchers

Today, Iowa Republicans are trying to ram through a bill that will give away money from our public school students to a handful of private schools. John,  Today, Iowa Republicans are trying to ram through a bill that will give away money from our public school students to a handful of private schoo…

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