Rita Hart · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 7:01 PM

ICYMI: Meeting Iowans Where They Are

📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝Friends,  This week I had the pleasure of joining the Iowa Democratic Party’s Women’s Caucus in Coon Rapids for their “Campaign 101: Join a Team. Make a Difference” event. The workshop was designed to give women who are thinking of running for office, serving on local or count…

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  Sen. Pam Jochum · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Republican Politicians are taking our rights away

For the first time in Iowa history, the legislature will be taking away rights from people John — Kim Reynolds and extreme Republican lawmakers are holding a special session today to ban as many abortions as possible.  This is unacceptable and we need to hold the Republicans accountable. Can you chi…

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  Gregory Christensen · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 6:19 PM

closing in on 99 counties

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, When Chair Hart and I were first elected, we immediately recognized the geographical and scheduling challenges that would limit our ability to be present at every meeting across all 99 counties. Since then, we’ve developed…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Republicans are rushing to ban abortions in Iowa

Republicans are rushing to ban abortions in Iowa John — Kim Reynolds and Iowa Republicans are calling legislators back to Des Moines for the sole purpose of banning abortion in Iowa. Following the Iowa Supreme Court decision weeks ago, Republican politicians are chomping at the bit to implement the …

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 7:29 PM

ICYMI: Democrats put people over politics

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 I joined Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst and Iowa Senate Democratic Whip Sarah Trone Garriott this past week to share our concerns about Iowans’ shrinking access to reproductive health care.  We know that Iow…

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  Rita Hart · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 1:13 PM

One year after Dobbs

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, It has been one year since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. While abortion is still legal in Iowa, Republican lawmakers have spent years exploiting loopholes in the court’s decision to chip away at I…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM

ICYMI: Kim Reynolds doesn't trust Iowans

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 On the eve of the Dobbs decision anniversary this upcoming weekend, I’m sure many of you are assured by the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision to block a near-total ban on abortion in our state.  Iowa Democrats trust women to m…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 11:16 PM

ICYMI: an unstoppable team

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 My son got married this weekend and Clinton hosted the Tailgate N' Tallboys at Riverview Park, so my week was full of last-minute wedding planning and finding places for all of their guests to stay with our friends and nei…

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  Paige Godden · [email protected]

June 9, 2023 at 4:15 PM

let me introduce myself

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hey friend! I just finished my first week as Communications Director at the Iowa Democratic Party, and what a week it’s already been. A little about me:  I grew up in Algona and studied journalism at Iowa State University (go Cyc…

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  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 11:39 PM

Here come the special interests

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Des Moines Register: Top conservative spenders begin investing in Iowa Help us fight back! CHIP IN $5 It was only a matter of time, friend.  First, the parade of Republican candidates tried to one-up each other for the “Most Lik…

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  Official IDP Store · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 3:52 PM

🌈 Gear up for Pride Month 🌈

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It's Pride Month, friend – are you ready? If not, we’ve got you covered! We’ve got t-shirts and yard signs waiting for you in the official Iowa Democratic Party store. 🌈 SHOP NOW 🌈 Year after year, Iowa Republicans use their powe…

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  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 9:23 PM

did you see Erika's note?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend! I know how the first couple of days back from a long weekend can be (getting back into your routine is difficult!), so I wanted to make sure you had a chance to check out Erika's note from yesterday. We’ve got a lot of …

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Kim Reynolds is using taxpayer dollars for political games

Reynolds continues to fan the culture war flamesJohn —  Kim Reynolds continues to prove she is one of the most political, partisan Governors in the country. Yesterday, she deployed 130 National Guard and State Patrol officers to the Texas southern border, about 1,000 miles from any part of Iowa.   T…

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  Erika Bartlett · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 4:06 PM

526 days ⏰

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Election Day (November 5, 2024 – mark your calendar!) might sound far away now, friend, but it’ll be here before we know it. We can’t afford to sit and wait until next September rolls around – the work we do this summer is critica…

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Reynolds enacts divisive, cruel legislation

Today’s news about Kim Reynolds wasn’t shocking, but unsurprisingJohn —  Today’s news about Kim Reynolds signing some of the most hateful, unnecessary bills wasn’t shocking, but unsurprising. Naturally, she signed the bill in a private event without press on the Friday of a holiday weekend.  She kno…

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  Team IDP · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 2:09 PM

A message for you from Team IDP

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   Paid for by the Iowa Democrati…

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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 9:28 PM

ICYMI: Protect Medicare and Social Security

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition  📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝It’s a sunny day here in Wheatland today, and I’m excited to dive into a new week.  President Biden is working to lower costs for working families while Washington Republicans hold our economy hostage, demanding drastic cut…

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  Zach Meunier · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 8:10 PM

🔵 getting back to basics 🔵

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Iowa Public Radio: Iowa Democratic Party Chair wants to empower county parties Help us provide county parties with the tools and support they need! CHIP IN $15 Rita made it clear when she was first elected that county parties – …

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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Republican child labor bill violates federal law

The child labor bill that puts kids to work in unsafe working conditions has been found to violate federal law.John —  The child labor bill that puts kids to work in unsafe working conditions has been found to violate federal law. The original, introduced legislation would have allowed children to w…

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  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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