Northwest Des Moines Democrats

06/01/2026

Need a ride to the polls? We can help! Call 515-318-7729 to arrange a ride. Election Day is tomorrow, June 2, and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit VotePolk.com for more election information.

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05/22/2026

Check out this event happening next Wednesday, May 27th with Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark & Grace Van Cleave, moderated by Representative Jennifer Konfrst.

RSVP and check out the details here:
https://www.graceforiowa.com/upcoming-events

Disclosure - The Northwest Des Moines Democrats & Polk County Democrats do not endorse candidates in party primaries. We do encourage Democrats to attend events and get to know candidates to make informed choices on election day.

05/21/2026

Hope you can join us next Tuesday night at F&O's - Felix and Oscar's to hear from Josh Turek & Samy El-Baroudi

05/20/2026

Join us in Ankeny in support of teacher and candidate Molly Buck! Ticket info: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/buckyeahtrivia

Trivia night is next week! And it's a super fun way to help support Molly Buck's campaign for Iowa House District 41 in northern Ankeny!

As an Ankeny mom and elementary school teacher, Molly knows how much strong public schools matter to Iowa families. We need her voice back in the Statehouse fighting for our kids, our teachers, and our future!

Grab your smartest friends and join us for the 3rd Annual, Buck Yeah! Extra Credit Trivia Night!

Ankeny Library
Wednesday, May 27
6:00–7:30 PM

Limited space! Get your tickets today: secure.actblue.com/donate/buckyeahtrivia

05/11/2026

Reminder to mail your Absentee Ballot Request form no later than today if you plan to vote by mail in the June 2 primary election.

Mail your Absentee Ballot Request today! Your ABR for the upcoming Primary must be received by May 18 at 5 PM, so we strongly recommend dropping it in the mail by TODAY (May 11) to ensure it arrives on time! 📬

Polk County Election Office
2309 Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310

Track your ballot at VotePolk.com

05/07/2026

We want to thank and honor our senator Janet Petersen for her work on the Boy Scouts survivor bill. Unbelievable that the House leadership wouldn’t take it up.

05/06/2026

LIVE: US Senate candidate forum with Josh Turek and Zach Wahls

05/06/2026

Tonight's the night! See you at 5:30 pm when the doors open at the Willow on Grand.

Can't make it in person? We've got you covered. Watch our page & the Des Moines West Side Democrats page for the livestream.

05/04/2026

Our April meeting was packed! Thanks to everyone who came to hear from Nate Willems for Attorney General & Ryan Peterman for Iowa. Be sure to follow their pages and donate if you can.

01/27/2026

Join us at F&O's - Felix and Oscar's this evening to hear from U.S. Senate candidate, Nathan Sage! Doors/food at 6:00 pm, program at 7:00 pm.