The Uncounted 22: Johnson Co Voter Charles Tucker
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes DES MOINES — Charles Tucker, a voter in Johnson County, lives with a disability that requires him to receive assistance in completing some tasks. Such was the case in 2020 when Mr. Tucker voted from his home. Mr. Tucker’s wife helped him fill out […]
The Uncounted 22: Joshua Reyes-Torres
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes Johnson County voter Joshua Reyes-Torres believed in the importance of participating in the 2020 election and he felt that the safest and most convenient way to make his voice heard during this pandemic was to cast his vote by absentee ballot. So Reyes-Torres took […]
IDP to Elect Officers at Jan. 23 Meeting
On Saturday, January 23, the Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee will hold a virtual meeting to elect the Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party and other party officers. SCC members will nominate and elect leaders to the following positions: Chair 1st Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Members of the press can RSVP to the meeting […]
The Uncounted 22: Johnson Co Ballot Shouldn’t Be Disqualified for Rain
When Johnson County absentee voter Steven Schaefer received his absentee ballot, the envelope was already sealed shut. Unsure of how to proceed but committed to making sure his vote would count, Mr. Schaefer carefully opened the envelope, placed his ballot inside, and securely sealed it. To ensure that his ballot would be counted, Mr. Schaefer […]
Miller-Meeks Says Capitol Riot Was About ‘Free Speech’
DES MOINES — Just a week after a violent mob incited by Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol, interrupting the congressional certification of the 2020 presidential election and killing multiple Americans — including a Capitol Police officer, Mariannette Miller-Meeks is defending the mob. As the Quad-City Times reported this afternoon, Miller-Meeks claimed that “you need […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on House Impeachment Vote
DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith released the following statement in response to the U.S. House vote to impeach Donald Trump: “Today, Democrats and Republicans joined in a bipartisan vote to impeach Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection in an attempt to overturn the will of the people. Trump remains a clear […]
The Uncounted 22: Johnson Co Voter Nasr Mohamed Nasr Followed The Law
22 Legally-cast, Uncounted Votes Will Put Hart Ahead by Nine Votes Iowa law requires absentee voters to sign their absentee ballot envelope and that’s exactly what Johnson County voter Nasr Mohamed Nasr did when he cast his vote for Iowa’s Second Congressional District. Significantly, Iowa law does not mandate where on the envelope the voter […]
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 […]