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Thursday, October 22, 2020
CONTACT: press@iowademocrats.org
Iowa Democratic Party Continues “Early Vote Express” Over the Weekend
The Tour Heads to Central Iowa on Friday; Western Iowa Over the Weekend
DES MOINES — This week, Iowa Democrats will continue the Early Vote Express, a multi-stop, statewide bus tour from now through Election Day aimed at laying out the clear choice in this election and encouraging Iowans to make a plan and vote early.
The Early Vote Express will make stops at college campuses, libraries, and other satellite voting locations throughout the state to distribute voter education materials and discuss the importance of electing Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Theresa Greenfield, and Democrats up and down the ballot this fall.
Early voting in Iowa started on Monday, October 5, and runs through Election Day November 3. Iowans can make a plan to vote at iwillvote.com/IA.
Media interested in covering these events will be required to adhere to COVID-19 safety precautions, including wearing masks and practicing social distancing.
Press interested in interviews with bus tour participants can email press@iowademocrats.org.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Ft. Madison Early Vote Express Stop — 5:30pm
WHERE: Fort Madison Sante Fe Depot Parking Lot, 712 9th St, Fort Madison, IA 52627
WHO: Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02)
Friday, October 23, 2020
Lee County Early Vote Express Stop — 9:30am
WHERE: Estes Park, Corner of S 5th St. and Main St, Keokuk, IA 52632
Fairfield Early Vote Express Stop — 12pm
WHERE: Central Park S Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
WHO: Mark Smith, Iowa Democratic Party Chair
Ottumwa Early Vote Express Stop — 2pm
WHERE: Siena Building, 220 N Court St. Ottumwa, IA 52501
WHO: Mark Smith, Iowa Democratic Party Chair
West Des Moines Early Vote Express Stop — 5:30pm
WHERE: 1089 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Sioux City Early Vote Express Stop & Ridin’ with Biden Parade — 11am
WHERE: 101 Pearl St, Sioux City, IA 51101
Council Bluffs Early Vote Express Stop — 3:45pm
WHERE: Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
WHO: Theresa Greenfield, Candidate for U.S. Senate
State Rep. Charlie McConkey (HD-15)
Steve Gorman, Candidate for SD-08
Jen Pellant, Candidate for HD-16
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Sioux City Early Vote Express Stop — 12:45pm
WHERE: New Life In Christ, Church Of God in Christ, 2929 W 4th St, Sioux City, IA
WHO: Pastor James Mosley
Storm Lake Early Vote Express Stop — 3:45pm
WHERE: 111 E 6th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
WHO: Sara Huddleston, Candidate for HD-11
Additional cities, speakers, and events on the tour are forthcoming.