New York Times: “G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor”
New York Times: “G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor” DES MOINES – New reporting from the New York Times details how Randy Feenstra, Adam Steen, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Eddie Andrews are locked in a “bare-knuckle, personality-focused primary fight” with no clear frontrunner as early voting starts this week. Iowa […]
The Status Quo Squad: IDP Gov Race Newsletter 5/8/26
Welcome back to The Status Quo Squad — your weekly newsletter from the Iowa Democratic Party, bringing you the latest updates on the chaotic, messy, and wide-open Republican gubernatorial primary where all the candidates promise one thing: a continuation of the status quo that has failed Iowa for the last decade. This week, Randy Feenstra’s […]
Des Moines Register: “Could Iowa be Facing Another Farm Crisis? Fears Grow as Costs Rise”
Des Moines Register: “Could Iowa be Facing Another Farm Crisis? Fears Grow as Costs Rise” Des Moines Register: “As Thousands of Iowa Farmers Plant This Year’s Corn, Soybeans, and Other Crops, Some Farm and Business Leaders Worry the State and Nation Could be in Another Farm Crisis” DES MOINES – More Iowa farmers are warning […]
Iowa Republicans Sound the Alarm Over Randy Feenstra’s Flailing Campaign Ahead of June Primary
Iowa Republicans Sound the Alarm Over Randy Feenstra’s Flailing Campaign Ahead of June Primary DES MOINES – With less than 30 days until Iowa’s June 2 primary, Republicans are sounding the alarm over Randy Feenstra’s well-documented problems with his base. The GOP gubernatorial primary “has become a particular headache for Republicans” and continues to be […]
Less Than 30 Days Out from Iowa Primary, Iowans Exposed to Ashley Hinson’s Failing Record
Less Than 30 Days Out from Iowa Primary, Iowans Exposed to Ashley Hinson’s Failing Record DES MOINES – Less than 30 days out from the Iowa primary, Iowans are getting ready to reject Ashley Hinson’s request for a promotion to the U.S. Senate. She has supported policies that raise prices on gas, groceries and fertilizer, […]
ICYMI: Iowans Call Out Vice President Vance For His Price-Raising and Job-Cutting Agenda
ICYMI: Iowans Call Out Vice President Vance For His Price-Raising and Job-Cutting Agenda High health care, gas, grocery, and fertilizer prices leave Iowans overwhelmed Des Moines — As Vice President Vance came to Iowa to tout his agenda, one that has made life more expensive for everyone in the state, the Iowa Democratic Party let […]
BREAKING: “Ashley Hinson Backed Rollbacks as PFAS Contamination Spread”
BREAKING: “Ashley Hinson Backed Rollbacks as PFAS Contamination Spread” American Journal News: “Hinson Repeatedly Voted to Loosen Clean Water Rules, Potentially Exposing Her Constituents to PFAS and Other Hazardous Chemicals” DES MOINES – Ashley Hinson has consistently voted to rollback protections for PFAS exposure in Iowa’s drinking water, according to a breaking report from American […]
REMINDER: The GOP Gov Field Supports Unaccountable Private School Vouchers
REMINDER: The GOP Gov Field Supports Unaccountable Private School Vouchers DES MOINES – This National Teacher Appreciation Day, instead of investing in Iowa’s once top-ranked public schools, the Republicans running for governor are backing Kim Reynolds’ unaccountable private school vouchers that rip tax dollars away from public schools, drive up costs, and strain the state […]
Iowa Gas Prices Over $4 a Gallon After Randy Feenstra Broke His Campaign Promise to “Reduce Prices at the Gas Station”
Iowa Gas Prices Over $4 a Gallon After Randy Feenstra Broke His Campaign Promise to “Reduce Prices at the Gas Station” DES MOINES – Gas prices in Iowa have surged to over $4 a gallon — the highest price Iowans have paid for gas since 2022 — and Randy Feenstra’s promise to lower gas prices […]
60 Days later, Ashley Hinson Still Supporting Iran War Hiking Up Gas and Fertilizer Costs
60 Days later, Ashley Hinson Still Supporting Iran War Hiking Up Gas and Fertilizer Costs DES MOINES – Sixty days after the start of the Iran war that is sending gas and fertilizer prices skyrocketing, Ashley Hinson is continuing to vote against curtailing the conflict. “Ashley Hinson is forcing Iowans to foot the bill for […]