29 Nov 2017

Reynolds To Ignore Budget Crisis on “Build A Better Iowa” Tour

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
Des Moines, IA – This week, as Governor Reynolds travels around the state to cover up her real record of undermining Iowa’s fiscal and economic health, the Iowa Democratic Party will be reminding voters of her misplaced priorities and mismanagement that led to the state’s current budget crisis.
28 Nov 2017

Lawrence Lessig endorses Daniel Biss

By Tom Elliott

EVANSTON, Ill. - Today, Daniel Biss announced that he has received the endorsement of renowned legal expert, campaign finance reform activist, and former presidential candidate Lawrence Lessig.

“Is it about money or people?” Lessig asked. “That’s the question that Illinois gets to answer. We must end big money politics. And Daniel’s fight here is the same fight everywhere — a fight by the people for a government that represents more than the billionaires.”

22 Nov 2017

Iowa GDP the Worst in the Nation Under Governor Kim Reynolds

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA – Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth numbers for each state and found that Iowa’s GDP shrank by 0.7% in the second quarter, the worst growth numbers in the nation.   

21 Nov 2017

Former Gubernatorial Candidate, Representative Todd Prichard Endorses Fred Hubbell for Governor

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

Representative Prichard: ‘I’m Endorsing Fred For Two Simple Reasons: He Would Make An Outstanding Governor For All Iowans, Rural And Urban, And I Know Fred Can Win In November And Deliver The Real Results Our State Desperately Needs.’

17 Nov 2017

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th: Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Andy McGuire to Hold Meet and Greet Followed By a Round Table Discussion on Education

By Monica Biddix

DES MOINES, IOWA – Gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Andy McGuire will attend a meet and greet in Davenport, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 18th at 209 South Gaines St. Davenport, IA 52802 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The meet and greet is hosted by Rep. Phyllis Thede and Jamie Woods of the Iowa Democratic Party Black Caucus.

16 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner appoints Joseph Klinger to be acting director for IEMA

By Elizabeth Tomev

Klinger succeeds James Joseph, now with FEMA

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 13) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced that he has appointed Joseph G. Klinger as acting director for the state’s Emergency Management Agency.

Klinger has worked for the state since 1988 and previously served as IEMA’s assistant director from January 2007 to May 2010, interim director from May 2010 to February 2011, and most recently as deputy director since February 2015. 

16 Nov 2017

Biss campaign releases video comparing Pritzker's tax return evasion to Trump's

By Tom Elliott

EVANSTON, Ill. - Today, the Biss campaign released a new video encouraging voters to hold Democratic candidates to the same standard to which they held Donald Trump and demand that J.B. Pritzker fulfill the pledge he made seven months ago to release his income tax returns.

“It's Not That Complex”

15 Nov 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Election 2017

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA – Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on the results from the 2017 municipal elections in Iowa:

15 Nov 2017

Fred Hubbell To Launch Statewide ‘Mental Health Tour,’ Discussing His Vision to Restore Mental Health Care Across Iowa

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

During Four-Day, 10-Stop Tour, Fred Will Visit Mental Health Facilities and Local Jails, and Join Roundtable Discussions In Every Corner of State

Fred Will Be Joined By County Sheriffs, Mental Health Professionals, and Community Leaders to Discuss Solutions To Iowa’s Growing Mental Health Crisis

14 Nov 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Welcomes GOP Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel and Former Press Secretary Sean Spicer to Iowa

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Democratic Party would like to welcome chair of the national Republican Party Ronna Romney McDaniel and former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer to the great state of Iowa.  

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