Dems: Iowa GOP is a step closer to rigging Iowa elections

This is a clear signal Republicans are willing to use a partisan gerrymander to keep themselves in power, regardless of the will of we the people. Now is the time for Iowans to make their voices heard, contact their legislators,…

Dems: If Iowa GOP rejects first map, that’s a clear signal they plan to gerrymander

“Let me be clear: There’s no legitimate reason for Legislative Republicans to reject this first map. If Republicans vote down the first map, that is a clear signal they are planning to gerrymander Iowa legislative districts to keep themselves in…

Dems: Iowans support fair, non-partisan maps

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 23, 2021 Senate Staff

Iowa citizens have had their say on the first redistricting map. At both the federal and state levels, the districts have nearly the same number of voters and follow local government boundaries when possible. Iowans overwhelmingly support fair, non-partisan maps,…

Dems: Iowa Redistricting Plan 1 Released

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 16, 2021 Senate Staff

Senate Democrats are reviewing Plan 1 to ensure it meets all the legal and constitutional requirements for redistricting. Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without partisan interference. We encourage Iowans to examine Plan 1 and to make their voices are…

Dems: Iowa Redistricting Plan 1 Released

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 16, 2021 Senate Staff

Dems: Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 15, 2021 Senate Staff

Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process: Estimated timeline and what to expect…

Dems: Special session set for redistricting

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 14, 2021 Senate Staff

Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without interference from politicians, and without partisan amendments. The Legislature should approve Plan 1 during the October 5 special session if it meets all the legal and constitutional requirements.…

Dems: Delta surge is result of failed GOP leadership

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 10, 2021 Senate Staff

“We are in this dangerous delta surge because of failed leadership from Iowa Republicans. They rejected $95 million to protect our students, have embraced vaccine skepticism, and continue to ignore our responsibilities to each other.” --Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls…

Dems: Democrats invest $100 million in Iowa Affordable Housing

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 9, 2021 Senate Staff

Iowans have another reason to be thankful that President Biden, Rep. Axne, and the Democratic Party passed the American Rescue Plan. Because of their leadership, Iowa is moving ahead with a multi-million dollar effort to increase affordable housing across Iowa.…

Dems: What happened to local control in Iowa?

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 8, 2021 Senate Staff

Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans have usurped the authority of local governments 21 times since gaining power in 2017. They replaced local control with their one-size-fits-all agenda—undermining democracy, local elected officials and the will of local voters.…

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Dems: Iowa GOP is a step closer to rigging Iowa elections

Dems: If Iowa GOP rejects first map, that’s a clear signal they plan to gerrymander

Dems: Iowans support fair, non-partisan maps

Dems: Iowa Redistricting Plan 1 Released

Dems: Iowa Redistricting Plan 1 Released

Dems: Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process

Dems: Special session set for redistricting

Dems: Delta surge is result of failed GOP leadership

Dems: Democrats invest $100 million in Iowa Affordable Housing

Dems: What happened to local control in Iowa?