Dubuque Neighbors. Democratic Values.

Local Democrats working together for strong schools, fair wages, affordable healthcare, and a future where every family in Dubuque County can thrive.

Let’s build Dubuque’s future together.

We recruit and support Democratic candidates for local office, connect neighbors with resources to vote, and keep our community engaged between elections. By raising funds, training volunteers, and organizing events, we make sure Democrats win – up and down the ballot. Together, we can build a more just and inclusive Dubuque County.

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Yard signs are starting to arrive at our new Democratic headquarters at 123 Main Street in Dubuque. Some candidates already have signs available, while others will be receiving signs throughout the summer.

Use our yard sign request form to let us know which candidates you’d like to support. You can choose to pick up your signs or request delivery, and we’ll contact you as signs become available.

Upcoming Elections

The midterm election is on November 3, and every vote has the power to shape our schools, wages, and future. Local Democrats are working hard to make sure every voice is heard and every ballot is counted – because when Dubuque shows up, we create a blue wave from Dubuque to D.C.

Primary Election

Register by: May 18
Early Voting Begins: May 13
Absentee request deadline: May 13
Election Day: June 2

Key Election Dates

Register by: October 19
Early voting starts: October 14
Absentee request deadline: October 19
Election Day: November 3

Hall of Fame Celebration 2026

Our biggest and most energizing nights in years!

On May 9, neighbors from across Dubuque County came together to celebrate local leaders, hear from inspiring voices, and invest in the future of our community — and thanks to supporters like you, the evening was a tremendous success!

We sold out the event, raised more money from grassroots supporter than we have in years, and filled the room with optimism, energy, and determination for what comes next.

Guests heard from incredible honorees and Democratic leaders, including special remarks from former Senator Tom Harkin.

Most of all, the night was a reminder that this movement is powered by people — people who care deeply about Dubuque County and believe in building a stronger future together.

Dubuque County Convention 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Keystone Area Education Agency

The Dubuque County Democratic Convention is where local Democrats come together to elect party leaders, adopt platform priorities, and choose delegates to represent our county at the district and state conventions.

If you participated in your precinct caucus or simply want to be part of the process – this is your next step.

All Democrats are welcome to attend. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a longtime volunteer, the convention is your opportunity to help shape the future of our party here at home.

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1 Last Day for Early Voting Last Day for Early Voting Starts: 8:30 AM Ends: June 1, 2026 - 4:30 PM Location: Dubuque County Elections' office Description: Early voting ends June 1st. Make plans to vote today June 1 or at your polling location on June 2nd. Visit the Dubuque County Elections' office website for further information: https://elections.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/pages/election-upcoming Elections Office can be reached at: 563-589-4457 More details... •	2 Primary Party Hosted by Carolyn Wiezorek for Iowa House Primary Party Hosted by Carolyn Wiezorek for Iowa House Starts: 6:30 PM Ends: June 2, 2026 - 9:00 PM Location: O So Good Winery, 2093 20th Ave SE, Dyersville Description: Carolyn Wiezorek for Iowa House 65 is hosting a primary party. All are welcome. More details... Lindsay James for Congress Election Night Watch Party Lindsay James for Congress Election Night Watch Party Starts: 7:30 PM Ends: June 2, 2026 - 10:00 PM Location: Jubeck New World Brewing, 115 W 11th St., Dubuque Description: Tuesday we celebrate - together - Primary night with Lindsay James and the people who made it happen. More details... • •	3	4	5	6 Grassroots Iowa Network 2026 Big Table Meet-Up Grassroots Iowa Network 2026 Big Table Meet-Up Starts: 9:30 AM Ends: June 6, 2026 - 3:30 PM Location: Historic Hotel Maytag, 120 1st St N, Newton Description: The Grassroots Iowa Network is bringing together progressive Iowa activists for an in-person event on June 6th! We’ll be diving into interactive sessions on how to effectively use grassroots messaging and tactics, get people involved, and really make a difference. This Big Table Meet-Up, organized by the Grassroots Iowa Network and sponsored by the Alliance for a Better Iowa, is all about helping grassroots advocates shine and make the most of their unique strengths and impact throughout Iowa.More information here: https://www.grassrootsiowanetwork.com/events/bigtable1 More details... Dubuque Pride Festival 2026 Dubuque Pride Festival 2026 Starts: 12:00 PM Ends: June 6, 2026 - 5:00 PM Location: Town Clock Plaza, Dubuque Description: Celebrate love, community, and pride at Dubuque Pride Festival 2026. Join us for live music, performances, local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. Free and open to all - everyone is welcome! More details... • •	7
8	9 Pre-Central Committee Office Opening Pre-Central Committee Office Opening Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: June 9, 2026 - 7:00 PM Location: 123 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Description: Our 2026 office space is officially the former Esther's Lounge at 123 Main Street. Celebrate the opening of the Dubuque County Democrats Office. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Food will be available starting at 6 pm including: Meat and cheese tray, Fruit or veggie tray, sandwiches/sliders. There will also be an assortment of pop/juice to drink. You are welcome to bring your own dessert to share. We will also hold our regular Central Committee meeting at 7:00 pm, also at 123 Main, and hear from candidates. RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/iowaforward/event/962047/ More details... DBQ Central Committee Meeting DBQ Central Committee Meeting Starts: 7:00 PM Ends: June 9, 2026 - 8:00 PM Location: 123 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Description: Dubuque County Democratic Party meets the second Tuesday of each month. The celebrate moving into our 2026 office space (the former Esther's bar at 123 Main Street) our June meeting will be held there. If you're a candidate wishing to speak to the central committee, or you have another item for the agenda, please contact dbqdemchair@gmail.com or info@dbqdems.org to be added to the agenda. More details... • •	10 DCD Data and Analytics: Data Sub-Committee DCD Data and Analytics: Data Sub-Committee Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: June 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM Location: Virtual Description: Are you passionate about uncovering the truth, shifting perspectives with compelling data, or helping others speak up through powerful letters to the editor? We need your voice. We need your insight. We need you.Whether you love research, storytelling, organizing, or just want to support our community’s fight for a better future—there’s a place for you here. Let’s rise to the occasion, just as those before us did when their moment came. The time is now. Our families, our neighbors, and our future are worth organizing for. Join us. Let’s build a stronger coalition—together. Sign up below and join us if you are able. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds2oDdgKWsroax_mLgWNCjl9T8YBOl8rWJe6dhq6p4b_NtEg/viewform?pli=1 More details... •	11	12	13 Iowa Democratic Party Convention Iowa Democratic Party Convention Starts: 9:00 AM Ends: June 13, 2026 - 5:00 PM Location: Roosevelt High School, 4419 Center Street, Des Moines Description: This current Order of Business is subject to change. 1. 8:00 a.m. Registration opens. 2. 9:00 a.m. The Temporary Chair(s) will convene the Convention. 3. Opening Ceremony. 4. Temporary Chair(s) calls for petitions for Platform Amendments to be turned in to the Convention Secretary by 10:30 a.m. or 30 minutes after the Final Report of the Credentials Committee is approved, whichever is later. 5. Preliminary Report of the Credentials Committee certifying a quorum. 6. The Temporary Chair(s) appoint Temporary Officers. 7. Approval of the Temporary Delegates and the Temporary Rules. 8. Announcements and Introductions. 9. Invited Speakers may address the Convention (limited to 5 minutes). 10. Youth Delegates go to Caucus. 11. Final Report of the Credentials Committee certifying the seated Delegation. 12. Report of the Rules Committee and Adoption of the Rules of the Convention. 13. Nomination and Election of Convention Chair(s). 14. Convention Chair(s) shall appoint Convention Officers and introduce the Chairs of all Committees. 15. Balloting explanation and practice. 16. Ratification of the Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor 17. Nomination and election of State Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair. 18. Consideration of Amendments to the Iowa Democratic Party Constitution. 19. Consideration of the Statement of Principles 20. Report of the Platform Committee 21. Report of the Youth Caucus. 22. Ratification of all elections. 23. The Convention Chair(s) shall inquire as to further business to come before the Convention. 24. Adjournment. For efficiency’s sake, it is acceptable to go back and forth between different items. For example, alternating between convention speakers, platform debate, and elections. More details... Dubuque Coalition for Nonviolence: Guns, Trauma, and Medicine Dubuque Coalition for Nonviolence: Guns, Trauma, and Medicine Starts: 11:30 AM Ends: June 13, 2026 - 12:30 PM Location: Washington Park Gazebo, 7th and Locust St, Dubuque Description: Dr. Jeff Metcalf, retired Emergency Room physician will share his insights on the impact of gun violence on victims and their families. We'll have music, treats and information on how you can reduce the trauma of this national scourge. More details... • •	14
15	16 DCD Data & Analytics Committee Meeting DCD Data & Analytics Committee Meeting Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: June 16, 2026 - 7:00 PM Location: Virtual Description: Are you passionate about uncovering the truth, shifting perspectives with compelling data, or helping others speak up through powerful letters to the editor? We need your voice. We need your insight. We need you.Whether you love research, storytelling, organizing, or just want to support our community’s fight for a better future—there’s a place for you here. Let’s rise to the occasion, just as those before us did when their moment came. The time is now. Our families, our neighbors, and our future are worth organizing for. Join us. Let’s build a stronger coalition—together. Sign up below and join us if you are able. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds2oDdgKWsroax_mLgWNCjl9T8YBOl8rWJe6dhq6p4b_NtEg/viewform?pli=1 More details... SD-33 Special Nominating Convention SD-33 Special Nominating Convention Starts: 6:30 PM Ends: June 16, 2026 - 7:30 PM Location: Virtual via zoom Description: The Iowa Democratic Party and the Precinct Committee people of Iowa Senate District 33 will hold a convention to nominate the Democratic Party’s candidate to fill the vacancy in the above-mentioned legislative district. The nominating convention is scheduled to convene online via Zoom on June 16th at 6:30pm. SD-33 Special Nominating Convention June 16th, 6:30pm, Virtual Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m_BhIfuNT0Wk5sT55MoxBg For Zoom: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Local contact: Tony Amsler, (319) 480-0437, amsler.tony@gmail.com The eligible delegates to the convention are the precinct committee people from Iowa Senate District 33 who were duly elected at the 2026 precinct caucuses or the precinct committee persons who have been duly elected by their County Democratic Central Committees since the 2026 precinct caucuses or alternates as prescribed by the rules. More details... • •	17	18 IDP DEI Committee Meeting IDP DEI Committee Meeting Starts: 6:30 PM Ends: June 18, 2026 - 8:00 PM Location: Virtually Via Zoom Description: As this will be the first meeting after the State Convention, the purpose of the meeting will be to elect a Vice-Chair and possibly a Secretary/Provisional SCC member for the committee. The Chair of the Committee is elected at the State Convention. How to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81394561988?pwd=CPb6L1efJbNbaEiqZee0da4yOjqO73.1 Meeting ID: 81394561988 Passcode: 1920 More details... •	19 Walking Tour of Dubuque Black History Walking Tour of Dubuque Black History Starts: 12:00 PM Ends: June 19, 2026 - 1:00 PM Location: Meet at corner of Washington Park, 6th and Locust Street Description: The tour will be led by RRS Stewart from Dubuque Branch NAACP and Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission and is part of the annual events for Juneteenth that take place in Dubuque. More details... Juneteenth 2026 Freedom Celebration: Black Renaissance Juneteenth 2026 Freedom Celebration: Black Renaissance Starts: 5:45 PM Ends: June 19, 2026 - 8:15 PM Location: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque Description: Enjoy art, performances, and a fashion show highlighting the history of Black Culture More details... • •	20 Knock Doors in Dubuque with Iowa Forward Knock Doors in Dubuque with Iowa Forward Starts: 9:00 AM Ends: June 20, 2026 - 12:00 PM Location: Meet at 123 Main St (Dubuque County Democratic Office) Description: Saturday June 20, 2026 9-12 & 12-3, Meet at 123 Main St for Door Knocking for Iowa Democrats in Dubuque! We’re hitting the pavement and knocking on doors for Rob Sand and Iowa Democrats up and down the ticket. Talking to voters face to face is the best way to have an impact on this election. What better way to make a difference this election than talking to your friends and neighbors! RSVP/Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/971002/ Note: Iowa Forward is the Coordinated campaign for the Iowa Democratic Party. You will be doorknocking for all Democratic candidates at federal, state, and local level. More details... Juneteenth Picnic in the Park Juneteenth Picnic in the Park Starts: 12:00 PM Ends: June 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM Location: Jackson Park, 1500 Main Street, Dubuque Description: Talent show (cash prizes), raffles, bounce house, all-ages games, community and business booths, door prizes, free food, and food trucks. More details... • •	21 Juneteenth Prayer and Praise Juneteenth Prayer and Praise Starts: 11:00 AM Ends: June 21, 2026 - 1:00 PM Location: Jackson Park, 1500 Main Street, Dubuque Description: Celebrate with a variety of Dubuque congregations in song and word. Food trucks follow the service. More details... Knock Doors in Dubuque with Iowa Forward Knock Doors in Dubuque with Iowa Forward Starts: 1:00 PM Ends: June 21, 2026 - 6:00 PM Location: Meet at 123 Main St (Dubuque County Democratic Office) Description: Sunday June 21st 12-3 & 3-6, Meet at 123 Main St for Door Knocking for Iowa Democrats in Dubuque! We’re hitting the pavement and knocking on doors for Rob Sand and Iowa Democrats up and down the ticket. Talking to voters face to face is the best way to have an impact on this election. What better way to make a difference this election than talking to your friends and neighbors! RSVP/Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/971002/ Note: Iowa Forward is the Coordinated campaign for the Iowa Democratic Party. You will be doorknocking for all Democratic candidates at federal, state, and local level. More details... • •
22	23 Meet Your Iowa Forward Organizer! Meet Your Iowa Forward Organizer! Starts: 5:30 PM Ends: June 23, 2026 - 6:30 PM Location: 123 Main St (Dubuque County Democratic Office) Description: Come say hi to Iowa Forward's new Dubuque Organizer! Stop by the office to chat about our campaign, learn how to get involved, or just to say hi! We need your help to get our candidates elected, and this is your chance to find out how you can help! RSVP/Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/970367/ More details... Lindsay James for Congress Dubuque Office Opening Lindsay James for Congress Dubuque Office Opening Starts: 6:30 PM Ends: June 23, 2026 - 7:30 PM Location: 489 4th St. Dubuque, IA (Near Fenelon Elevator) Description: Just like our campaign, every great structure starts with a single brick — it takes teamwork and dedication to build something that lasts. Join us at our Dubuque office grand opening to help us build our Lego Capitol building and see how you can get involved in flipping this seat! RSVP at https://www.lindsayforiowa.com More details... • •	24	25	26	27 Knock Doors in Dubuque with Iowa Forward Knock Doors in Dubuque with Iowa Forward Starts: 9:00 AM Ends: June 27, 2026 - 3:00 PM Location: Meet at 123 Main St (Dubuque County Democratic Office) Description: Saturday June 27th 9-12 & 12-3, Meet at 123 Main St for Door Knocking for Iowa Democrats in Dubuque! We’re hitting the pavement and knocking on doors for Rob Sand and Iowa Democrats up and down the ticket. Talking to voters face to face is the best way to have an impact on this election. What better way to make a difference this election than talking to your friends and neighbors! RSVP/Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/971002/ Note: Iowa Forward is the Coordinated campaign for the Iowa Democratic Party. You will be doorknocking for all Democratic candidates at federal, state, and local level. More details... •	28 Knock Doors in Dubuque with Iowa Forward Knock Doors in Dubuque with Iowa Forward Starts: 12:00 PM Ends: June 28, 2026 - 6:00 PM Location: Meet at 123 Main St (Dubuque County Democratic Office) Description: Sunday June 28th 12-3 & 3-6, Meet at 123 Main St for Door Knocking for Iowa Democrats in Dubuque! We’re hitting the pavement and knocking on doors for Rob Sand and Iowa Democrats up and down the ticket. Talking to voters face to face is the best way to have an impact on this election. What better way to make a difference this election than talking to your friends and neighbors! RSVP/Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/971002/ Note: Iowa Forward is the Coordinated campaign for the Iowa Democratic Party. You will be doorknocking for all Democratic candidates at federal, state, and local level. More details... •
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