“You Bet”: Ernst Admits She’s Among Most Vulnerable Senators & Blames Iowans Instead of Her Record
Ernst incredulously says “changing shifting demographics in Iowa” are why she’s facing a tough re-elect and biggest slide in net approval Morning Consult Poll: “Iowa voters of all partisan leanings soured on the first-term senator” In a radio interview with AM Quad Cities this week, Senator Joni Ernst admitted that she’s among the most vulnerable […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the Passing of Former Lt. Governor Jo Ann Zimmerman
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to the passing of former Lt. Governor Jo Ann Zimmerman: “Jo Ann Zimmerman will rightfully be remembered as a historic Iowa leader. As the first woman to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor at a time when the job was elected independent of […]
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Speakers for Liberty and Justice Celebration
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Speakers for Liberty and Justice Celebration The premier event of the Caucus season releases public arena seating tickets today DES MOINES — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) announced 14 featured speakers for the Liberty and Justice Celebration on Friday, November 1, at the Wells Fargo Arena. Public arena seating tickets […]
NEW: Two Independent Fact Checkers Confirm Ernst’s Record of Voting to Gut Coverage Protections for Iowans with Pre-Existing Conditions
Ernst voted for health care repeal law that ‘would allow insurers to charge higher premiums to those with pre-existing conditions’ Independent fact checks of recent ads from two different Iowa media outlets this week confirmed Senator Joni Ernst’s toxic record of voting to gut coverage protections for Iowans with pre-existing conditions from being discriminated against […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ Campaign Announcement for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District
Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to three-time failed IA-02 candidate Mariannette Miller Meeks’ decision to run yet again for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District: “Iowans rejected Mariannette Miller Meeks in 2008. They rejected her in 2010. They rejected her in 2014. And they will reject her in 2020. […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on House Speaker Upmeyer’s Decision not to seek re-election
DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer’s decision to not seek re-election: “Speaker Upmeyer sees the writing on the wall. There’s a lot of momentum for Democratic values across our state right now, including affordable health care and accessible education. And […]
DNC Rules Committee Conditionally Approves 2020 Iowa Delegate Selection Plan
DNC Rules Committee Conditionally Approves 2020 Iowa Delegate Selection Plan Satellite caucus system will increase voter participation and expand accessibility on caucus night DES MOINES — Today, the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) Rules and Bylaws Committee gave conditional approval to the Iowa Democratic Party’s (IDP) updated Delegate Selection Plan. This plan creates satellite caucuses for […]
Iowa Democratic Party to Propose Updated Delegate Selection Plan for 2020 Iowa Caucuses
Iowa Democratic Party to Propose Updated Delegate Selection Plan for 2020 Iowa Caucuses DES MOINES — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) released a proposed updated delegate selection plan for the 2020 Iowa Caucuses that fulfills the party’s goals of increasing voter participation and securely expanding accessibility. Significantly expanding on the existing satellite caucus structure, […]
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Liberty and Justice Celebration
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Liberty and Justice Celebration Annual event’s name change reflects the strength, diversity, and forward-thinking vision of the Democratic party DES MOINES — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) announced the new name of its annual fall event: the Liberty and Justice Celebration. The event, to be held on Friday, November 1 […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Labor Day 2019
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on Labor Day 2019: “The American workforce is second to none, and organized labor has strengthened and empowered American workers for decades. The labor movement’s efforts have lead to higher wages, safer working conditions, and necessary benefits for all workers. “But we know these gains […]