The campaign account of Iowa Senate Democrats. Fighting for a better deal for Iowans.
Iowa, USA
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This year, people who love their communities decided they couldn’t sit on the sidelines. Day after day, door after door, they listened to their neighbors so they could carry your needs and concerns to the Statehouse.
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ALT Thank You Graphic Listing All Of The Democratic Iowa State Senate Candidates Who Stepped Up To Run In The 2026 Midterm Elections.
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To every Iowan who served: thank you.
Iowa is home to nearly 178,000 veterans. State data shows only about a third are signed up for the benefits they earned. That's a neighbor paying out of pocket for care they were promised. A widow who never knew to ask.
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Find your County Veteran Service Officer: dva.iowa.gov/county-veteran-…
Their help is free. You should never have to pay anyone to file a VA claim. Some counties also have emergency funds for utilities, food, and transportation.
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Not in Iowa? Find a free accredited representative: va.gov/get-help-from-accredi…
If you or a veteran you love is struggling, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7. Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
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The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs will host two Veterans Day ceremonies tomorrow morning. Both events are open to the public. You can find more information here: dva.iowa.gov/news-upcoming-e…
Independent truckers are getting squeezed.
One driver paid $1,500 to fill his tank. Another says his weekly earnings have dropped 40%.
Here in Iowa, diesel costs nearly 60% more than a year ago. Big trucking companies can pass higher fuel costs along to customers.
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ALT Screengrabs From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Story About How High Diesel Costs Are Hurting Truckers. Photo Of A Truck Driver Man Holding A Fuel Receipt.
But independent truckers often absorb the increases themselves or risk losing work. These small-business owners are struggling to stay afloat, and rising costs are making it harder every day.
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Look what we built together. 💙
Every door knocked. Every call made. Every conversation. Every volunteer, candidate, and neighbor who showed up and put in the work.
It all mattered. And we're grateful. – at Iowa, USA
To the candidates, whether you won or lost, you made a real difference and we are incredibly grateful to you.
You told us you want progress in Iowa. That’s why we’ll keep showing up.
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Senator Herman C. Quirmbach is headed back to the Iowa Senate! 🎉
District 25, you made your voice heard and re-elected a leader who will keep fighting for your family, your schools, and your community. – at Iowa, USA
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Senator Cindy Winckler is headed back to the Iowa Senate! 🎉
District 49, you made your voice heard and re-elected a leader who will keep fighting for your family, your schools, and your community.
Senator Liz Bennett is headed back to the Iowa Senate! 🎉
District 39, you made your voice heard and re-elected a leader who will keep fighting for your family, your schools, and your community. – at Iowa, USA
