State Central Committee Approves Iowa Democratic Party 2020 Delegate Selection Plan
Today, the State Central Committee approved the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2020 Iowa Delegate Selection Plan, which includes the biggest changes to the Iowa Caucus system since it was created in 1972. Iowans will now have the opportunity to participate in one of six virtual caucus sessions — giving more Iowa Democrats the opportunity to engage […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on GOP Refusal to Vote on Restoring Voting Rights for Felons
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price released the following statement today in response to the decision by Senate Republicans to drop a measure that would have restored voting rights for felons who have served their full sentences: “Instead of listening to the majority of Iowans who support restoring rights to felons after they have completed […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Iowa
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement recognizing ten years of marriage equality in Iowa: “Today marks a decade of marriage equality in Iowa, when the Iowa Supreme Court issued a historic ruling paving the way for loving same-sex couples the freedom to marry. Iowa has a long tradition as a leader […]
Iowa House Truman Fund Announces New Caucus Director to Take Back the Majority
DES MOINES – The Iowa House Truman Fund is gearing up to take back the majority in 2020, adding Emily Waggoner as their new Caucus Director. “We’re excited to ramp up our team to regain the majority in the Iowa House,” said Iowa House Democratic Leader Todd Prichard. “Now more than ever, Iowa Democrats are dedicated to fighting […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on UnitedHealthcare Departure from Privatized Medicaid Program
DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to UnitedHealthcare’s withdrawal from Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program: “Make no mistake, today’s news is a result of Governor Reynolds’ failed leadership and once again, Iowa families will pay the price. We’ve known all along that this privatized Medicaid experiment is […]
Iowa Democrats Announce 2020 Hires
DES MOINES – Today the Iowa Democratic Party announced key hires for the 2020 caucus and general election cycle. These hires aim to fill senior leadership positions and build out an aggressive caucus organizing program. Seth Cohen will serve as Caucus to Convention Director, overseeing the implementation of the 2020 Delegation Selection Plan beginning with […]
Notice of State Central Committee meeting on Saturday, April 6th
DES MOINES – The Iowa Democratic Party will be hosting our April State Central Committee meeting on April 6th, 2019. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Location TBD Des Moines, IA beginning at 10am Attendees can RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/dashboard/iowa/event/88750/
Iowa Democrats Celebrate Victory in Special Election
Democrat Eric Giddens Set to Become Newest Iowa State Senator CEDAR FALLS – Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price issued the following statement tonight: “Tonight’s victory is a further testament to what matters most to our state: educating the next generation of Iowa leaders. Iowans elected Eric Giddens to the state senate because they believe that with […]
COMUNICADO: El Partido Demócrata de Iowa propone cambios históricos para el caucus del 2020
COMUNICADO: El Partido Demócrata de Iowa propone cambios históricos para el caucus del 2020 DES MOINES – Hoy, el Partido Demócrata de Iowa (IDP) propuso los cambios más históricos en el proceso del caucus desde su creación en 1972. El IDP ahora ofrecerá seis oportunidades adicionales para que las personas participen a través de una […]
Iowa Democratic Party Proposes Historic Changes to 2020 Iowa Caucuses
RELEASE: Iowa Democratic Party Proposes Historic Changes to 2020 Iowa Caucuses Iowans Will Now Have the Opportunity to Participate in “Virtual Caucuses” – Giving More Iowans The Opportunity To Participate In the Caucuses Than Ever Before 30-Day Public Comment Period On Proposed Changes Is Now Open at IowaDemocrats.org DES MOINES — Today, the Iowa Democratic […]