Iowa Senate Democrats

10/16/2026

Read Sen. Petersen's full statement on the Revenue Estimating Conference's October report here: https://tinyurl.com/earemh83

10/15/2026

Republican lawmakers' repeated efforts to strip their political opponents of power isn't good governance, it's corruption. And it does nothing to serve Iowans' interests.

10/15/2026

Statehouse Republicans tried to use a new tax increase to cover the structural mess that they created with the budget. But the budget is still broken and Iowans' monthly health insurance costs went higher.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Private schools shouldn't get their own set of rules. If your school takes taxpayer dollars for vouchers, it should have to submit to the same accountability and oversight requirements as public schools.

10/14/2026

Iowa! Early in-person voting starts today! Visit voterready.iowa.gov to find out where to go and what to bring!

10/14/2026

Today is Shop Iowa Day! This one-day event is a celebration of all the local businesses that make Iowa special! Learn more at https://www.shopiowa.com/

10/13/2026

Whether it's through statewide HMO tax hikes, federal Medicaid cuts, or expiring ACA tax credits and premium rate spikes, thousands of Iowans are facing higher healthcare costs in 2027 thanks to Republican lawmakers.

10/13/2026

Public employee union recertification voting started this morning and runs through October 27. Remember to cast your vote to remain

10/12/2026

Keep these dates in mind when you're making your plan to vote! Absentee ballots must be received by your county auditor by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day!