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Julie Russell-Steuart's avatar

So…. I need a job. Badly. I have organizing and campaign and activism experience. And graphic design and video and social media creation. I’ve just been through a week long training with George Goehl from Fundamentals of Organizing. Went thru DirtRoad Organizing training last year. I’ve taken every invitation offered to step up. I’m based in Grundy county. I do art activism workshops with Progress Iowa, we have 4 left this year. Former Disability Caucus Chair two terms. I hope someone will take a chance on me.

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Matt Russell's avatar

I hope so too.

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Craig's avatar

Matt, you are so right. After talking with many Republicans they also have had enough, even though they won't openly admit it. There are many great raising Democrats out there but the older guard needs to let lose of the reins and let them take over. The Democrats should obtain the list of the deleted voters that haven't actively voted for a while from the State list and each and every County Democrat Committee should be calling them asking for their support. Have you considered running? You have all of the traits and leadership skills needed to be successful.

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Matt Russell's avatar

The Secretary of Agriculture race in Iowa is going to be very interesting. I'm confident there will be a farmer on the ballot running as a Democrat. Been doing some work with folks to make sure we have a great candidate. Anyone who has ever thought about running as a Democrat for any office should be thinking about it for 2026. This is our time.

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Tony Thompson's avatar

I'm in. Where do we apply?

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Matt Russell's avatar

Thanks for all you do! You are exactly who we need!

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