Iowa Democratic Party Celebrates Pride Month
As Capital City Pride weekend kicks off in Des Moines, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price issued the following statement in honor of Pride Month: “Pride Month is not just a time to celebrate the LGBTQ community and the tremendous progress we’ve made, but also to renew our commitment to fight for full, lived equality. […]
Final Slate of Presidential Candidates Announced for Hall of Fame Celebration
Iowa Democratic Party to Honor Fred & Charlotte Hubbell at 2019 Hall of Fame Celebration to Feature 17 Presidential candidates, other honorees DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party announced its final slate of presidential candidates who will be speaking at the 2019 Hall of Fame Celebration on Sunday, June 9, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Ashley Hinson Campaign Announcement
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to Ashely Hinson’s announcement to run for Congress in IA-01: DES MOINES – “Ashley Hinson has demonstrated time and again that she will put her party over the people she represents. Whether it is workers’ rights, accessible health care, or funding for our schools, […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Reynolds Judicial Power Grab
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement after Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation to insert political influence in Iowa’s judicial nominating process: DES MOINES – “By signing this legislation, Kim Reynolds showed us that she cares more about the future of her political agenda than working families. The overwhelming majority of Iowans don’t want to […]
David Young Can’t Run From His Record of Voting to Take Away Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions
David Young is sticking to his playbook of lying to Iowans about his voting record in a recent interview. As a Congressman, Young had plenty of opportunities to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions. Instead, he used his position to win favor with corporations and play political games that threatened American’s livelihoods. Iowans rejected Young’s corporate agenda last […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on David Young Campaign Announcement
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price released the following statement in response to David Young’s announcement to run for Congress in IA-03: “Iowa voters already rejected Congressman Young once and they will do it again. Health care remains the number one issue to voters, and David Young has shown time and again he wants to […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Passage of GOP-Led Budget
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement after the GOP-Led legislature passed a final budget: “What Republicans did in the final hours of the legislative session can only be described as shameful. Budgets are meant to be a blueprint of the state’s priorities, and today Republicans chose to use that opportunity to perpetuate […]
Iowa Democratic Party Calls on Governor Reynolds to Veto GOP Bill to Limit Powers of Attorney General Miller
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement after Republicans passed a provision in the 2019 budget bill that would require Attorney General Miller to seek the assembly’s permission before pursuing certain litigation: “This is yet another power grab by Republicans in the Statehouse who have become so entrenched in playing short-sighted political […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Senator Ernst Suggestion that Trump was Target of Federal Government Spying
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price released the following statement after Senator Joni Ernst suggested that the Obama Administration spied on Donald Trump for political gain: “Senator Ernst knows this is wrong, yet she is pedaling this absurd rumor to show her loyalty to Donald Trump. It is becoming more and more clear that Joni […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Rep. Andy McKean’s Decision to Join House Democratic Caucus
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price released the following statement in reaction to Representative Andy McKean’s decision to join the House Democratic Caucus after serving for 35 years as a member of the Republican Party: “We gladly welcome Andy McKean to the Democratic Party. His decision to put people over politics shows his commitment to […]