Des Moines West Side Democrats

06/07/2026

Thank you to our guest speakers on Wednesday - Senator Janet Petersen and candidate for State Auditor Taylor Wettach for Iowa for each sharing their visions for Iowa. On to the General Election on November 3!

06/02/2026

Need a ride to the polls?

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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05/27/2026

Important 2026 Primary Election Dates!

05/16/2026

Important Updated Candidate information for the June 2 Primary Elections for Voters in Polk County located in the Des Moines West Side Dems boundaries which includes Precincts 36-41.

05/13/2026

In-person early voting begins today, Tuesday, May 13 at the Polk County Election Office! Make your plan now and beat the Election Day lines!
Polk County Election Office
2309 Euclid Ave., Des Moines
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Absentee ballots will also begin being mailed today.

In-person early voting begins today, Tuesday, May 13 at the Polk County Election Office! Make your plan now and beat the Election Day lines!

Polk County Election Office
2309 Euclid Ave., Des Moines

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Absentee ballots will also begin being mailed today. You can track yours at VotePolk.com!

05/02/2026

#64 America

04/15/2026

Please join Des Moines West Side Dems at our regular first Wednesday Monthly meeting May 6, 2026. We are co-hosting a U.S. Senate Forum with Josh Turek & Zach Wahls. Our co-host are Northwest Des Moines Democrats and Drake University Democrats. Our moderator for this event will be David Busiek. Check-in 5:30-6:00 p.m. seats first come first served. Forum is 6:00-7:00 p.m.
If you would like to submit a question follow the link: https://tinyurl.com/4azte39t

04/15/2026

Jon Stewart: “The presidency is supposed to age the president, not the people.”

04/09/2026

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