Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price Statement on Senate Health Care Vote
Today, following the health care vote in the Senate, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released this statement: “Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley have betrayed the trust of Iowa. So far, every proposed bill during this partisan repeal process has been a disaster for the thousands of Iowa families, people with disabilities, and retirees who […]
TROY PRICE ELECTED CHAIR OF THE IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Today Troy Price was elected the Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party by the Party’s State Central Committee. “Troy is exactly who we need leading the Party in this critical moment,” said Interim Chair and 1st Vice Chair Andrea Phillips. “He is someone who knows how to navigate tough campaigns and bring folks together. I am […]
Notice of a Special Meeting of the State Central Committee
The Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party has called a special meeting of the State Central Committee: Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 at 10:00am Machinists Hall (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) 2000 Walker St, Des Moines IA 50317 The purpose of this special meeting is to elect a new Chair […]
ICYMI – Reynolds on Repeal: Do Something, I Don’t Care What
In her weekly press conference, Governor Kim Reynolds made it quite clear that not only was she on board with the partisan revenge politics of ACA repeal in Washington, but that she also does not care about the particulars of those efforts, even if they hurt Iowans. Reynolds expressed frustration with her D.C. colleagues’ inability to come […]
Kim Reynolds Sticks with National Republican Line on Health Care
Unlike other GOP Governors who are taking a critical look at the bills coming out of D.C., Reynolds is abandoning Iowans for her party. In a press conference today, Reynolds once again refused to propose any tangible solutions or support a specific policy that would protect Iowan health care in the face of deep uncertainty […]
Iowa Democratic Party Announces New Communications Director
Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) officially announced Tess Seger as the new Communications Director for the organization. “We are incredibly excited to bring Tess on board to help the party maintain open lines of communication with the press and the people of Iowa. Now more than ever, we are dedicated to transparency with […]
Announcing the 2017 Hall of Fame Celebration
This is the perfect time for me to reach out to you. My name is Andrea Phillips and I am the new acting chair of the IDP. First and foremost, I am really looking forward to the state chair election on the 22nd but as a volunteer, activist, and former candidate, I am equally excited […]
Governor Reynolds hits turbulence
Gov. Reynolds Hits Turbulence: First an Ethics Mess, Now A Primary Republican Ron Corbett Expected to Announce Candidacy for Governor; GOP Not Unified Behind Reynolds Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the following statement on Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s anticipated announcement on running for governor: “Iowa Republicans’ path in 2018 just got much […]
Iowa Democrats Vow to Lead the Way on Equal Pay
DES MOINES – Today, Equal Pay Day 2017, we fight for every woman in the workforce and the struggles they face on a daily basis. In solidarity with the working women of Iowa, Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Derek Eadon issued the following statement: “Equal Pay Day serves as a reminder of the challenges and obstacles […]
IDP Response To Bill That Would Repeal Affordable Care Act
DES MOINES – Today, as Iowa members of Congress prepare to vote on legislation that would take health care away from 24 million Americans and drive up premiums for older America, IDP Chair, Derek Eadon issued the following statement. “No matter how Iowa’s GOP congressional delegation votes today, it will not change the fact that […]