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 […]
IDP Calls for Iowa GOP Delegation to Censure Steve King and Remove His Name From Future Events
DES MOINES – In response to Rep. Steve King’s most recent display of racism, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Derek Eadon issued the following statement: “Iowa has a rich history of welcoming immigrants and refugees, and we strongly condemn King’s words. Governor Branstad and Kim Reynolds have shared the stage with King and continue to stand […]
IDP Announces New Executive Director
The Iowa Democratic Party announced today that Kevin Geiken will serve as the new Executive Director of the Party. Geiken is a native of Butler and Franklin counties who attended Iowa State University and has been involved in Iowa politics for over a decade. Kevin worked on Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns, in addition […]
IDP Women’s Caucus Statement on International Women’s Day
DES MOINES – IDP Women’s Caucus Chair, Melinda Jones issued the following statement in recognition of International Women’s Day: “Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day to commemorate the accomplishments, innovations, and contributions of the brave and talented women who came before us. In Iowa, we are proud of our rich history as a pioneer for […]
As Iowans Rally Around Trump, His Administration Stabs Farmers in the Back
DES MOINES–Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Derek Eadon, issued the following statement in response to pro-Trump, “Spirit of America”, rallies held in Iowa today : “President Donald Trump turned his back on Iowa and the entire farming community this week with an executive order that guts the Renewable Fuels Standard and threatens the livelihood of thousands […]
IDP Statement on President Trump’s Failure to Live Up To His Promise to Iowa Farmers
DES MOINES–Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Derek Eadon, issued the following statement in preparation for President Trump’s address to the Joint Session of Congress this evening: “No matter what President Trump says at tonight’s address, today is a day where Donald Trump took steps to destroy Iowa’s rural economy as we learned of an executive order […]
IDP DNC Delegation Congratulates New DNC Chair Tom Perez and Deputy Chair Keith Ellison
DES MOINES- IDP Chair Derek Eadon issued the following statement on today’s DNC elections in Atlanta: “We would like to congratulate former Secretary of Labor, Tom Perez, on his victory today. Tom Perez is a fighter and he is prepared to fight for the Democratic Party against President Donald Trump and every Republican lawmaker who […]
IDP Statement on the Passing of Anti-Worker Legislation
DES MOINES – In response to the passing of Republican-sponsored, SF213 and HF291, bills that gut a Chapter 20 law that has worked well for forty years to the benefit of working men and women in Iowa, IDP Chair, Derek Eadon issued the following statement: “This assault on worker’s rights is an attack on thousands […]
IDP Latino Caucus Supports Nationwide “Day Without Immigrants”
DES MOINES – Today, in Iowa and across the nation, businesses will close and thousands will march in support of a Day Without Immigrants. In response to this day of action that recognizes the significance of immigrants’ valuable contributions to our country, Iowa Democratic Party Latino/a Caucus Chair, Brenda Phongsavanh issued the following statement: “Iowa […]
IDP Stonewall Caucus Demands Apology From State Rep. Ralph Watts
DES MOINES – Yesterday, Iowa House Republicans passed a bill along party lines that would prohibit charts and graphs from being used during debate. Republicans claim the bill was intended to preserve the decorum of the body. It appears, however, at least one Iowa Republican needs a refresher course on decorum and treating his constituents […]