DUE TO CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORIES AND TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS, THE COUNTY CONVENTION HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. THE IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY WILL DETERMINE HOW WE WILL PROCEED. WHEN THAT IS KNOWN, WE WILL POST AN UPDATE HERE. WE HAVE CONTACTED DELEGATES BY EMAIL AND PHONE. ALTERNATES RECEIVED AN EMAIL. MANY DID NOT PROVIDE CONTACT DETAILS OR THEY WERE NOT LEGIBLE ON THE HANDWRITTEN FORMS. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WAS NOT CONTACTED, PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG. THEY MAY SEND AN EMAIL WITH CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION TO STORYCOUNTYDEMOCRATS@GMAIL.COM
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Upcoming County Conventions
DES MOINES – Today, regarding the upcoming County Conventions on March 21, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith released the following statement:
“Today, the Iowa Democratic Party is announcing it will postpone County Conventions to a future date to be determined. After extensive consultation with County Chairs, the State Central Committee, party leaders, and public health officials, we have come to the determination that the spreading coronavirus poses a risk that outweighs a temporary delay in moving the caucus-to-convention process forward.
“This is not an easy decision, but we believe it is the right decision. By their design, caucuses are gatherings built around a sense of community, and throughout every step, we have worked to ensure the process is safe and accessible for every Iowan. However, Iowa Democrats should not have to choose between democratic participation and remaining in good health, and concerns for the wellbeing of our delegates, thousands of volunteers, workers at convention venues, and the public come first.
“It is in Democratic spirit that we will work together to find solutions. We are committed to being as transparent as possible going forward, and rest assured: Iowa will be heard at the DNC Convention.”
As of this time, District and State Convention planning will proceed as scheduled. For more information on COVID-19 in Iowa, please visit the Iowa Department of Public Health website for the latest updates and safety precautions.