Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Proposed Changes to the Presidential Nominating Calendar
Des Moines – Below is a statement from Chair Ross Wilburn regarding the proposed changes to the Presidential nominating calendar. “Small rural states like Iowa must have a voice in our Presidential nominating process. Democrats cannot forget about entire groups of voters in the heart of the midwest without doing significant damage to the party […]
Chair Wilburn Blasts Upcoming MAGA Rally
Des Moines – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn released the following statement blasting Chuck Grassley and Kim Reynolds for their upcoming Trump rally appearance: “Chuck Grassley and Kim Reynolds are so desperate to hang onto political power that they will stand with a traitor who wanted to overthrow our government, threatened the life of […]
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Recipients of 2022 Hall of Fame Awards
Des Moines – The Iowa Democratic Party is proud to announce the recipients of its 2022 Hall of Fame Awards. The award winners will be celebrated at a ceremony on Sunday, October 2 in Des Moines. The Honorable Marty Walsh will be the keynote speaker for the event. “These individuals represent the very best of […]
Iowa Democrats Applaud Signing of Inflation Reduction Act
Des Moines – Today, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The new law will help reduce inflation and lower costs for Iowa families – and does not raise taxes on anyone making less than $400,000 a year. “President Biden and Iowa Democrats like Congresswoman Cindy Axne are laser-focused on taking on […]
Honorable Marty Walsh to Headline Hall of Fame Celebration
UPDATE: Click here to get your tickets! Des Moines – The Iowa Democratic Party is excited to announce the Honorable Marty Walsh as the keynote speaker for the 2022 Hall of Fame Celebration. Walsh will join the ceremony on Sunday afternoon, October 2nd in Des Moines as we honor dedicated Iowa Democrats. “I’m thrilled to […]
Hinson, Miller-Meeks & Feenstra Vote Against Access to Birth Control
Des Moines – Following the passage of the Right to Contraception Act, Chair Ross Wilburn released the following statement highlighting Iowa Republicans’ extreme positions and deception. “Thank you Congresswoman Cindy Axne for continuing to stand up for reproductive freedoms and ensuring that Iowans retain the right to critical contraceptive health care. The right to control […]
Iowa Democrats Celebrate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Des Moines – Following the passage of H.R. 8404 the Respect for Marriage Act in the U.S. House, below is a statement from Chair Ross Wilburn: “The Respect for Marriage Act passed by the U.S. House today ensures the rights and protections of marriage equality will never be denied to any Iowa family. Thank you Congresswoman […]
Iowa Republicans Side with Big Oil
Des Moines – As Iowans face high gas prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, Congresswoman Cindy Axne voted for a bill that would prevent oil and gas companies from price gouging at the pump. Iowa Republicans Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Randy Feenstra instead chose to side with […]
Iowa GOP Vote Against Solving Baby Formula Shortage
Des Moines – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn released the following statement after Iowa Republicans in Congress voted against the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act late last night, which would provide emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Congresswoman Cindy Axne voted for the bill. “As Democrats move […]
IDP Joins State Democratic Parties in Call to Codify Roe v. Wade
Des Moines – Last night, a draft opinion circulated indicating the Supreme Court’s intent to overturn Roe v. Wade. Given the additional powers this anticipated decision will yield to state and territorial legislatures, the listed State Parties signed on to jointly offer the following statement: “The shockwaves of Donald Trump’s presidency are neither gone nor […]