Iowa Democratic Party Announces Early Check-In Option for Caucusgoers
This is the first time Iowans will have the option for Early Check-In to help speed through the lines on caucus night Deadline for Early Check-In is January 17, 2020 DES MOINES — Today, for the first time in Iowa caucus history, the Iowa Democratic Party announced a new online Early Check-In option for Iowans […]
A Massive Victory for Iowa’s Working Families
Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “This is a massive victory for working families across Iowa and a testament to Reps. Cindy Axne, Abby Finkenauer, and Dave Loebsack’s tireless work. Skyrocketing prescription […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on USMCA
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to the announcement that the U.S. House is moving forward with USMCA: “As one of the top exporters of agricultural goods to Canada and Mexico, this USMCA is a win for Iowa farmers and workers. House Democrats have been working for months to […]
BREAKING: AP Report Exposes Ernst Breaking Campaign Finance Laws with Dark Money Group
Associated Press: “An outside group founded by top political aides to Sen. Joni Ernst has worked closely with the Iowa Republican to raise money and boost her reelection prospects, a degree of overlap that potentially violates the law, documents obtained by The Associated Press show” Senator Joni Ernst ran in 2014 on the promise that […]
Statement of New Hampshire and Iowa Democratic Party Chairs On Developments in the Democratic Presidential Primary
Today, New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following joint statement in response to developments in the Democratic presidential primary regarding the early states: “We are excited that this Democratic presidential nomination contest has so many qualified candidates who all have plans to grow our economy, make […]
“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. […]