Politics in a Nutshell

Trump visits Iowa in effort to focus on affordability | AP News

Trump visited Iowa on Tuesday, hosting an event in Clive and trying desperately to get Iowans to forget about the harm he’s caused our economy, health care, and farming industry.

Conservative group urges Trump to stay out of gubernatorial race ahead of visit to state | Fox News

Randy Feenstra is so unpopular that even grassroots conservatives are begging Trump not to endorse him in his run for governor. They’re afraid that Feenstra will lose to whichever candidate appears on the Democratic ticket, and they’re desperate to make sure he doesn’t make it past the primary. 

Representatives on the Record

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Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (202) 225-6576

What is Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ response to rising grocery and healthcare prices? Despite what Trump said at his rally in Clive on Tuesday, Iowa families are seeing nothing but higher costs under his leadership. What is her plan to ensure Iowans don’t break the bank?

Representative Ashley Hinson (202) 225-2911

What is Ashley Hinson’s response to rising grocery and healthcare prices? Despite what Trump said at his rally in Clive on Tuesday, Iowa families are seeing nothing but higher costs under his leadership. What is her plan to ensure Iowans don’t break the bank?

Representative Zach Nunn (515) 400-8180

What is Zach Nunn’s response to rising grocery and healthcare prices? Despite what Trump said at his rally in Clive on Tuesday, Iowa families are seeing nothing but higher costs under his leadership. What is his plan to ensure Iowans don’t break the bank?

Representative Randy Feenstra (712) 224-4692

What is Randy Feenstra’s response to rising grocery and healthcare prices? Despite what Trump said at his rally in Clive on Tuesday, Iowa families are seeing nothing but higher costs under his leadership. What is his plan to ensure Iowans don’t break the bank?

Take Action

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The caucuses are here! If you want to be a part of making sure Iowa gets new leadership in 2026, this is where to start. The Iowa Democratic Party’s precinct caucuses will be held on Monday, February 2nd. Find your caucus location using the button below and help IDP organize for the future.

Join the IDP at one of the many events being hosted in every corner of the state. See the full list of events by visiting iowademocrats.org and clicking “Events” under the “Take Action” tab at the top of the page.

Chili and Chat with the Candidates

When: Sat, January 31, 12:00 p.m. 

Where: Iowa Falls Community Theater. 510 Stevens Street Iowa Falls IA 50126

Description: Enjoy chili and sides while listening to candidates up and down the ballot for this year’s election. Silent auction and free will donations.

RSVP Here: [email protected]

Precinct Caucuses

When: Mon, February 2, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30)

Where: Find Your Location Here

Description: The caucuses are here! If you want to be a part of making sure Iowa gets new leadership in 2026, this is where to start. Find your caucus location using the link above and help IDP organize for the future.

Note From the Chair

Hey folks! Rita Hart here.

If you hadn’t already seen the news, Trump came to Iowa on Tuesday to give a speech in Clive. As expected, it was full of fiction and nonsense, painting his own leadership as a new golden age for America and its people.

Iowans know – and are experiencing – the truth. Groceries are more expensive by the day. The average American is paying an additional $310 for groceries in 2025 compared to the year before. Millions will lose their healthcare because of his cuts to Medicaid and the ACA. As for our economy, the golden age has left our state last in the nation for economic growth and 44th in the country for hourly wages.

This isn’t what strong leadership looks like. Leaders address issues head-on. They don’t pretend everything is fine all of the time. For heaven’s sake, Trump even called the word ‘affordability’ fake.

Republicans are leaving working folks without. It is getting harder and harder to make ends meet, our rural economy is struggling due to uncertainty, and Republicans are not doing anything to lower costs. Iowans deserve better. It’s time to elect leaders who’ll work to fix our state, not play pretend while everything falls apart. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit iowademocrats.org.

Sincerely,

Rita Hart

IDP Chair