BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 9, 2026) — Statewide and local candidates will speak at the annual Scott County Democrats picnic on Sunday, August 16, 12-3PM, at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf.
Candidates include the following:
● First District Congress: Christina Bohannan
● State Attorney General: Nate Willems
● State Auditor: Taylor Wettach
● State Treasurer: John Norwood
● Secretary of Agriculture: Chris Jones
● Secretary of State: Ryan Peterman
● Scott County Board of Supervisors: Tim Carr, Kevin Randle, Steve Doerscher
● Scott County Recorder: Toby Paone
● State Representative District 70: George Pickup
● State Representative District 81: Dan Gosa
● State Representative District 93: Keith Soko
● State Representative District 97: Adam Peters
● State Representative District 98: Andrew Fitzgerald
● State Senator District 35: Mike Zimmer
● State Senator District 41: Tom Wieck
● State Senator District 47: Nikhil Wagle
● State Senator District 49: Cindy Winckler
The event will feature music with a DJ as well as lawn games and crafts for children. The menu includes hot dogs, brats, and hamburgers with sides and dessert. A raffle will be offered for three chances to win a gift card to a grocery store of the winner’s choice.
