Joni Ernst Abandons Her Run for Reelection
Joni Ernst Abandons Her Run for Reelection Scared about her likelihood of losing, Ernst throws in the towel Des Moines – Joni Ernst will not run for another term in the United States Senate, sources have told CNN. It seems like just yesterday when she was showcased in TV commercials across the state, promising Iowans that she […]
Catelin Drey Makes A Splash With Her Victory In Senate District One
Catelin Drey Makes A Splash With Her Victory In Senate District One Word of Democratic success in Iowa is spreading across the nation Des Moines – Catelin Drey’s victory in Senate District One is big news in Iowa, but it’s also made big news across the country. Iowa Democrats have overperformed in every special election Iowa […]
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart Congratulates Catelin Drey on Tonight’s Special Election Win
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart Congratulates Catelin Drey on Tonight’s Special Election Win The freshman state senator-elect in District 1 has broken the Republican supermajority! Des Moines – Catelin Drey has prevailed in Senate District 1, securing the seat and taking away the Republicans’ supermajority in the Iowa Senate. This district voted for Trump in […]
Iowa Representatives Flounder in Attempts to Defend Republican Budget Law
Iowa Representatives Flounder in Attempts to Defend Republican Budget Law No matter what they do or say, they can’t escape the reality that the law is bad for Iowans Des Moines – The budget law passed last month is a bad deal for all Iowans. It cuts our clean energy tax credits, which will result in higher […]
‘Their hospital might close’: Dems look to Iowa State Fair as ground zero for majority rule
Read Here: ‘Their hospital might close’: Dems look to Iowa State Fair as ground zero for majority rule Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) has transformed the Iowa State Fair into a strategic platform for promoting President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” Bloomberg reported Sunday. The Iowa State Fair has long been a significant venue in American […]
Iowa Democratic Party hosts annual Wing Ding fundraiser
Read Here: Iowa Democratic Party hosts annual Wing Ding fundraiser The Surf Ballroom and Museum was packed Thursday night as Democrats from across the state gathered for the annual Democratic Wing Ding fundraiser. The evening of food and camaraderie featured fiery campaign speeches from the Iowa Democratic Party’s roster of candidates for midterm and state […]
Sen. Ruben Gallego talks Democratic messaging, caucuses at Iowa State Fair
Read Here: Sen. Ruben Gallego talks Democratic messaging, caucuses at Iowa State Fair U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, faced criticisms for his 2020 social media post about the Iowa caucuses Friday while he toured with state Democratic leaders and met with Iowans at the Iowa State Fair. Though the Democratic nominating process no longer […]
ICYMI: At Town Halls Across the Country, Democrats Hold Republicans Accountable for Attacking Lifesaving Programs
Read Here: ICYMI: At Town Halls Across the Country, Democrats Hold Republicans Accountable for Attacking Lifesaving Programs As the August recess continues, last week, Democrats across the country hosted town hall events, speaking to community members on the devastating impacts of Trump and Republicans’ Big Budget Betrayal that rips away health care, food assistance, and […]
Congress is off for August. Will Iowa Rep. Miller-Meeks host an in-person town hall as pledged?
Read Here: Congress is off for August. Will Iowa Rep. Miller-Meeks host an in-person town hall as pledged? Miller-Meeks’ office did not respond to emailed questions and messages sent this week by The Gazette seeking comment. In the past week, Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has attended a Lee County GOP reception, answered questions […]
Democratic National Committee ad campaign targets Iowa Republicans over Epstein files
Read Here: Democratic National Committee ad campaign targets Iowa Republicans over Epstein files The Democratic National Committee has launched a five-figure digital ad campaign targeting Iowa U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Zach Nunn, pressuring the lawmakers to release files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The ads accuse House Republicans of heading […]