IDP Statement on Governor Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address
DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith released the following statement in response to Governor Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address: “Iowa Democrats are ready to move forward on a path that brings COVID-19 relief to our communities, resources and vaccines for frontline workers, and meaningful plans for our schools and teachers. […]
Uncounted 22:Johnson Co Voter Trajae Lackland Implores Vote Be Counted
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes First time Johnson County voter and University of Iowa student Trajae Lackland was excited to vote in the 2020 election and eager for his voice to be heard. To avoid the stresses and health risks of voting on Election Day, Mr. Lackland and a […]
The Uncounted 22: Johnson County Voter Ballot Cured, Not Counted
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes Johnson County voter Cheyanne Kurth went above and beyond to vote in the 2020 election. On November 3rd, she cast a provisional ballot because election officials told her that she did not have sufficient proof of residency, despite arriving prepared with mail to show […]
Iowa Republicans’ Reprehensible Role and Response to Insurrection
DES MOINES — This week, the nation watched an unprecedented assault on our democracy and the rule of law unfold through a violent riot at the center of our government. In response, Iowa Republicans have repeated false rhetoric that sows doubt in our democratic elections while refusing to hold those who committed seditious acts accountable. […]
The Uncounted 22: Iowans Living With A Disability Disenfranchised
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes As Mariannette Miller-Meeks continues her fight to deny Iowans their constitutional right to vote, there are 22 disenfranchised Iowans whose ballots have yet to be counted in the race for Iowa’s Second Congressional District. Among those left behind include two Iowans living with a […]
IDP Chair Statement on Mary Stewart’s Nomination to Run for SD-41
DES MOINES — This evening, Democrats from Senate District 41 held a nominating convention for the special election on Jan. 26. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith released the following statement in response to Mary Stewart’s nomination as the Democratic candidate for the SD-41 special election: “Today, Senate District 41 Democrats nominated Mary Stewart as […]
The Uncounted 22: ‘It Would Be Devastating For My Vote Not To Count’
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes Sadie Rhomberg is a Johnson County resident who is completing her college education at the University of Illinois – Chicago. With her studies keeping her away from voting in-person, Ms. Rhomberg opted to vote safely by mail with her absentee ballot. Unfortunately, when she […]
IDP Statement on Republican Led Violence at the U.S. Capitol
DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith released the following statement in response to the insurrection at the Capitol. “Today is a very difficult day for our nation. I’m sad that our country has come to such a dark moment, but unfortunately, it was not without warning. In the four years since Donald […]
The Uncounted 22: Johnson County Voter
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes Johnson County voter Mike Overholt is the busy dad of five kids. With his wife pregnant and COVID-19 cases rising this fall, Mr. Overholt arranged to vote early as an in-person absentee voter. According to a recent affidavit, Overholt marked his ballot in private, […]
The Uncounted 22: Scott County Voter: ‘I Want My Vote To Be Counted’
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes Imagine you are an Iowan voting by mail in the middle of the pandemic this fall and, after voting in private, you accidentally rip your official envelope while sealing it. You want your vote to count, so you repeatedly check in with your election […]