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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Go Home Ron

The Dangerous DeSantis Agenda is completely out of step with the values that we hold dear in Iowa. John —  Are you wondering why Iowa Republicans have passed so many awful bills this week? The answer is simple: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is visiting our state, and Iowa Republican politicians are …
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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Standing up against anti-LGBTQ hate

Yesterday was a dark day in the Iowa Senate for the LGBT+ community and Iowa.John —  Yesterday was a dark day in the Iowa Senate for the LGBT+ community and Iowa. Republican Senators pushed through legislation that blocks gender affirming care, and forces trans students to use the bathroom of their …
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  Rita Hart · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 10:40 PM

What we’ve been up to

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, here’s what Iowa Democratic leaders have been up to over the last few days.  Last weekend, Leader Jennifer Konfrst and House Democrats rallied with hundreds to support our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors and made it clear tha…
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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 10:38 PM

ICYMI: the 2023 legislative session is half over

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition   Hundreds of Iowans turned out on Sunday to show their support for our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors. We love to see it! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Iowa Democratic Party: Rep. Jennifer Konfrst and Sen. Janet Petersen are fighting for every Iowan…
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Kim Reynolds wants to ban books in Iowa and erase LGBTQ+ people in our state.

Sign our petition to tell the Governor and @IowaGOP that Iowans respect our educators, love our kids, and don’t support book bans and attacks on educationJohn —  The Governor's signature education bill bans books, attacks curriculum & teachers, and requires schools to out students just to make t…
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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Re: We're fighting for you

Blue State Digital Mailing Template did you see Jennifer's email?         What a week, friend. I wanted to make sure you saw Leader Konfrst’s note and give you a quick update on what’s happened since. In the past few days, Iowa Republicans have taken an axe to the progress w…
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  Rep. Jennifer Konfrst · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 8:55 PM

We’re fighting for you

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s Funnel Week here at the Iowa Capitol, friend, and Iowa Republicans are on a mission to do everything their MAGA base tells them to. Every one of their terrible bills is all about politics, and it’s come from another state or …
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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 10:30 PM

ICYMI: polar bears and funnel bills

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition It's Funnel Week at the Iowa Legislature – the deadline for bills to make it out of committee if they're going to advance this session. It's "I'm Just a Bill," but on "Survivor."📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Rep. Sami Scheetz: The anti-LGBTQ bills moving th…
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  Erika Bartlett · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Movin' on up

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         February’s been a wild month, friend. I’ve been filing reports left and right and training for my new role as the IDP’s Comptroller.  I’ve had a great run as Finance Director and learned so much, but the time has come to hand the …
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Urgent: Help us fight back against the Republican extremist agenda in the legislative session

I'm writing to you today because we need your support to stop the Republican extremist agenda that is being pushed through in the current legislative session.John —  I'm writing to you today because we need your support to stop the Republican extremist agenda that is being pushed through in the curr…
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  Zach Meunier · [email protected]
February 20, 2023 at 6:36 PM

did you see Rita's note?

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Happy Monday, friend! Just popping into your inbox to make sure you saw Rita's note from last week laying out the "Mandate for Change" plan to elect Democrats in every corner of Iowa. You can read more about our big plans for the …
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  Rita Hart · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Here’s the plan, friend

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks, friend, but I wanted to take a moment to catch you up on what’s been happening and let you in on our plans for the future. As you know, I never thought that serving as IDP Chair would be a pa…
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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM

ICYMI: it's been a minute

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition It's been a minute – we elected new IDP Chair Rita Hart, Kansas City won the Rihanna concert, and Iowa Republicans keep bullying LGBTQ kids – but we're back!📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Iowa House Democrats: In the first month of session, Iowans have mad…
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  Rita Hart · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 11:45 PM

A note from our new Chair 📝

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend! My name is Rita Hart and I am honored to be the next Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. I’m excited to get started, but I wanted to drop you a quick note to introduce myself. A few things about me: I spent the last el…
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 5:05 PM

A note from Senator Zach Wahls about the Future of the Iowa Democratic Party

I am thrilled that my friend Rita Hart was elected to serve as the next Iowa Democratic Party Chair.John —  On Saturday, January 28, the Iowa Democratic Party's State Central Committee met to elect a new Chair to succeed outgoing Chair Ross Wilburn. I am thrilled that my friend Rita Hart was electe…
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  Ross Wilburn · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 10:46 PM

saying goodbye

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s been a long road, friend, but we’re fast approaching my last day as Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. The Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee will vote tomorrow to elect officers, and as I shared last month, I am …
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  Sen. Zach Wahls · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 6:22 PM

We won’t give up fighting for our kids

Republicans gutted public education, but our fight is not overJohn — We fought and debated the legislation through nearly 12 hours of debate until the early hours of Tuesday morning — watching Kim Reynolds’ voucher scam pass the Iowa Senate was horrible.  But the fight isn’t over. We will continue …
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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 11:15 PM

FWD: Republicans are trying to ram through vouchers

Today, Iowa Republicans are trying to ram through a bill that will give away money from our public school students to a handful of private schools. John    We just wanted to give you an update. Debate is starting NOW on the voucher bill and we are doing everything in our power to stop it from pass…
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM

ACTION ALERT: Republicans are trying to ram through vouchers

Today, Iowa Republicans are trying to ram through a bill that will give away money from our public school students to a handful of private schools. John,  Today, Iowa Republicans are trying to ram through a bill that will give away money from our public school students to a handful of private schoo…
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  Rapid Response Team (via Iowa Democrats) · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 1:05 AM

🪧 public dollars belong in public schools 🪧

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Kim Reynolds is ALL IN on vouchers Show your support for our public schools! GET A YARD SIGN Hey friend, Kim Reynolds just wrapped up her Condition of the State speech and made it clear that she and her fellow Republicans will n…
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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 11:35 PM

ICYMI: we're back!

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Welcome to 2023! For everyone who had breaking hundred-year records for most ballots in a Speaker election on their bingo card, you're off to a great start.📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Representative Adam Zabner: I was proud to hold my hand on the prayer…
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Two Years Ago Today

We cannot allow this kind of dangerous extremism to prevail in IowaJohn, Two years ago today, a group of violent insurrectionists stormed our nation’s Capitol to overturn the 2020 election and upend our democracy.   It's easy to think of the insurrection as a single, isolated attack on our democrac…
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 5:41 PM

New beginnings in the new year

I speak for our entire Iowa Senate Democrats team when I say, “Thank you.” John, One last note from me before we ring in the new year. I know we’re all excited to celebrate the end of 2022, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already starting to look ahead to 2023.  2022 has been a challenging y…
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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Before 2022 ends

Our end of year fundraising deadline is just one day away, so we’ll keep this quick: This year with your support, we re-elected Sarah Trone Garriott and defeated Iowa’s worst SenatorJohn - Our end of year fundraising deadline is just one day away, so we’ll keep this quick: This year with your suppo…
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  Emma Weinert · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 10:47 PM

re: the results of our 2022 strategy survey

Many of you wrote that for Iowa Democrats to be successful, we must do a better job of reaching younger voters and voters in rural communities. Another common response was the need to bring positivity, empathy, and respect back to politics.Hi John -  It’s Emma from the Iowa Senate Democrats. Earlie…
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  Ross Wilburn · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 7:31 PM

forging ahead with hope

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Friend, I hope you've had some time this past week to take a step back from the daily routine, reflect, enjoy the holidays, and spend time with loved ones. For me, the end of the year is a time to reflect on all of the moments tha…
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Looking ahead

We’re just days away from our major end-of-year fundraising deadline! This deadline is especially important because in January, my team and I will be making key spending decisions about the next election cycle. John -  We’re just days away from our major end-of-year fundraising deadline! This deadl…
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 5:45 PM

a closer look at our survey results

We’ve received over 600 responses so far from Democrats all across Iowa, and your feedback is extremely valuable as we put together our plan for future elections. John -  Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing the thoughtful responses that so many of our top supporters gave in …
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Happy Holidays!

However you celebrate, may your season be filled with family, joy, and good food. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Dear John - I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. This is one of my favorite times of the year. I love spending …
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  Taylor Vos · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 8:07 PM

this is the last time I’m emailing you

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         It’s Thursday and I’ve got a lot of news. Buckle up, friend:  At the end of this month, I’m getting married! I’ll spare you the details, but I’m very excited (and very stressed) about the wedding. My dress is at the tailor's, the…
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  Emma Weinert · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 5:35 PM

We want to hear from you, John

Every response informs our strategy to improve our campaigns and do a better job of winning elections here in Iowa.John -  It’s Emma from the Iowa Senate Democrats. In a minute, I’m going to ask you to complete our 2022 midterms survey, but first I’d like to explain why it matters.  In 2022, we exp…
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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 9:25 PM

ICYMI: student successes, fifa finals, holiday highlights

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Our Chair Ross Wilburn announced this weekend that he will be passing the torch at the end of his term.  We can't thank him enough for his service to the people of Iowa and his tireless enthusiasm for improving and expanding our party.📱 ON THE IN…
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  Lauren McElmeel · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 7:04 PM

why you should give to the Iowa Democratic Party

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Look, you’ve already read the subject and decided to open this email, so let’s get down to business, friend: I know that this year didn’t go the way a lot of us hoped it would. And no one wants to be told to keep fighting when tha…
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  Sarah Trone Garriott · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 6:46 PM

your feedback is critical to our future success

We cannot retake the majority in the State Senate without you. Hearing your feedback and ideas about how to improve our campaigns helps us do a better job of winning elections here in Iowa.John -  It’s Iowa State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott. Thanks to your help, I defeated GOP Senate President Jak…
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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
December 12, 2022 at 9:32 PM

ICYMI: history makers, risk takers, and cookie bakers

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition A NOTE FROM THE VICE CHAIRThinking about running for school board or in a municipal race in 2023? Now is the time to get ready to run.   Ready to Run® Iowa is a nonpartisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, p…
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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
December 12, 2022 at 7:03 PM

We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Your candid feedback is invaluable—thank you for all you do, and for your support as we rebuild our path back to the majority.John -  As we continue to analyze last month’s midterms and put together our plan for future elections, we want to hear directly from you to understand how we can improve ou…
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  Sam Amadeo · [email protected]
December 8, 2022 at 4:05 PM

running the numbers for next year

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         I’ll be honest, friend – rebuilding the Iowa Democratic Party infrastructure will take time and money. And if we’re going to do this right, we need support from engaged folks like you. You’ve heard it from us before, but sustainin…
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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
December 5, 2022 at 10:33 PM

ICYMI: one dog dancing, 485k students losing resources, and a partridge in a pear tree 🐦

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition Read our Chair Ross Wilburn's statement on the proposed changes to the Presidential nominating calendar here.📱 ON THE INTERNET 📱 Iowa House Democrats: Taking resources away from 485,000 Iowa public school kids is wrong. Public money belongs to pu…
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  Erika Bartlett · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 9:25 PM

3️⃣3️⃣ to 2023

Blue State Digital Mailing Template         Hi friend, it’s your friendly neighborhood Finance Director here! We’re getting down to the end of this year and starting to make our plans for 2023. And I’ll be honest with you, friend – a lot of those plans are going to come dow…
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  IDP Store · [email protected]
November 25, 2022 at 9:03 PM

🤫 shhh...just for you

wear your values on your sleeve Paid for by the Iowa Democratic Party. www.iowademocrats.org Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee   Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of ind…
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  Zach Wahls · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Thank you.

Your investment in our organization was incredibly valuable and allowed us to organize on the ground earlier than ever before.     John, Now that the dust is settling after last week’s elections, I wanted to thank you one more time for your generous support of our work during the 2022 …
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  Iowa Democrats · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 10:13 PM

ICYMI: honey cakes and avocado skates

In case you missed it: Iowa Democratic Party edition 📝 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR 📝 I am so thankful for every candidate who put themselves out there, every volunteer who knocked doors and made phone calls, and for all the voters who believed in a better future for Iowa.   I want to be clear that no matter…
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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 11:46 PM

Polls close soon!

Exercising your right to vote is more important than ever.   John, Polls will be closing soon, so we wanted to reach out to remind you to get out there and vote if you haven’t! Crucial issues are on the ballot this year and it’s up to us to ensure the next slate of Iowa Senators puts wo…
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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Tell your friends!

A brighter, better, and safer future for Iowans rests upon today’s election.   John, Election Day is underway so we wanted to send along a quick note. If you haven’t voted yet, you can find your nearest polling place here: https://iwillvote.com/ If you’ve already voted, can …
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  Iowa Senate Democrats · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 2:31 PM

TODAY is the day!

A brighter, better, and safer future for Iowans rests upon today’s election.   John, The day is finally here! We don’t want to take up too much of your time this Election Day, so we’ll say this: A brighter, better, and safer future for Iowans rests upon today’s election. As Republican…
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  Senate Majority HQ · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 11:34 PM

One. Day.

With so much at stake in these upcoming elections, your support goes a long way.   John, Tomorrow is Election Day! To find your polling location, information about how to register, or other information about voting, please visit IWillVote.com. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. o…
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  SMF Organizing Team · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 4:05 AM

Getting out the vote!

Republicans are betting on lower voter turnout.   John, We’ve had a busy weekend getting out the vote across the state of Iowa and with Election Day just two days away, we need all the help we can get! Will you sign up to join our GOTV efforts? VOLUNTEER IN CLIVE …
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  Voting Reminder · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Do you have a plan to vote?

Exercising your right to vote is more important than ever.   John, Election Day is in TWO days, so we wanted to reach out to remind you to make a plan to vote! With Republican politicians poised to defund our public schools, attack our reproductive healthcare, and gut our votin…
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  Team IDP · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 11:39 PM

representation matters

help our trailblazers reach the finish line! HELP JEROME WIN HELP MARY WIN HELP SURESH WIN HELP JOSH WIN HELP LIZ WIN HELP IZAAH WIN HELP MEGAN WIN HELP ELLE WIN  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: DONATE $5 DONAT…
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  Senate Majority HQ · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 5:19 PM

We need your help this weekend.

Together, we can make Iowa a better place to live, work, and raise a family.   John, Election Day is just around the corner, so we’re making one final effort this weekend to get out the vote! The results of key races across the state of Iowa will be decided by which campaigns knocked …
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