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Kamala Harris for the People
November 18, 2019
Kamala Harris’ Iowa Campaign Knocks 200,000 Doors Since August
Today, Kamala Harris’ campaign in Iowa announced that organizers, volunteers, and supporters have officially knocked more than 200,000 doors across the state since August. The Harris campaign will continue to engage Iowans in face-to-face conversations on their doorsteps about Harris’ record of fighting for justice for all Americans and her plans as President to fight for economic justice, reproductive justice, and health care justice, up until the caucus on February 3rd.“I am so proud of the hustle of our team,” said Harris Iowa Organizing Director Erin Phillips. “It’s because of their energy and enthusiasm that we’ve been able to reach so many Iowans in every part of the state and engage them in personal conversations about why justice is on the ballot in this election and how Kamala Harris will fight for all Americans. Day by day and door by door, we are continuing to grow our network of supporters, volunteers, and precinct leaders that form the heart of our campaign.”
Harris’ campaign continues to organize in every county and every precinct across the state to build up the campaign’s volunteer capacity and has invested heavily in the precinct-level organizing that is crucial for success on caucus night.
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Kamala Harris for the People
October 30, 2019
Kamala Harris’ October Hustle, Focus on Justice Give Her Iowa Organizing Edge Heading Into Liberty and Justice Dinner
Over 15 Days, Harris
Has Expanded Precinct Leadership to Enter November Strong
In the month leading up to the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration, Senator Kamala Harris “moved to Iowa,” spending 15 days at more than 30 different events across the state -- the most Iowa activity of any Democratic candidate in October by far. Throughout the month, Harris campaigned in the state each week to engage caucusgoers personally and hear directly from Iowans about their experiences and issues that matter most to them in this election. Harris has emphasized her record of fighting for justice for all Americans, and her plans as President to fight for economic justice, reproductive justice, and health care justice, among others. As she has said across Iowa this month, justice is on the ballot in 2020.
Harris’ activity this month has also targeted the importance of the precinct-level organizing that is crucial for success on caucus night -- from personally recruiting volunteers to serve as precinct captains on caucus night, to hosting a strategy session with Women for Kamala Captains.
She has worked to meet Iowans where they are -- in their barbershops, in their living rooms, at their local farmer’s market, and more. These personal interactions have continued to shape Harris’ campaign -- from discussing how to end the epidemic of gun violence over Sunday Supper with the Grimm family in Ames, to hearing from mothers at a Mamas for Kamala playdate in Vinton about what her Children’s Agenda would mean to them.
Along the way, Harris has continued to earn new supporters -- from Cedar County Democratic Party Chair Larry Hodgden after she announced her plan to combat President Trump’s war on rural America, to Johnson County Supervisor Pat Heiden at her town hall in Iowa City. As well as hundreds of precinct captains.
Heading into November, Harris will maintain frequent travel to Iowa and keep building out her on the ground organizing in every corner of the state.
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October 3, 2019
Kamala Harris Campaign to Open New Campaign Office in Dubuque
On Thursday, October 10, Senator Kamala Harris’ campaign will celebrate the opening of its office in Dubuque by welcoming local volunteers, supporters, and members of the community for an open house event. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet their local organizers, other Harris supporters, and participate in a feminine hygiene products drive for The Red Basket Project of Dubuque.The office is one of 10 additional offices the campaign is opening across Iowa. The campaign has also announced that it will be growing its operation by adding 60 new organizers, and that Harris will be campaigning in Iowa every week in October.
The office will be a hub for campaign activity in the Dubuque area, and is a space where volunteers can make phone calls, learn more about Harris, join canvass launches and meet other Harris supporters. The presence of local offices is just one more way the Harris campaign continues to meet people where they are and organize in every county and precinct across Iowa.
Thursday, October 10
Dubuque Office Open House Celebration
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Dubuque Office, 3392 Hillcrest Rd., Suite 1A, Dubuque, IA 52002
September 27, 2019
UPDATED: Kamala Harris National Campaign Manager to Campaign in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City
Juan
Rodriguez
Will
Launch
Canvasses
and
Headline Events Engaging Iowa’s Growing Latinx Community
This weekend, Senator Kamala Harris’
National Campaign Manager Juan Rodriguez will campaign at events in Des
Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City, engaging caucusgoers and
discussing Harris’ plans to deliver tangible solutions to the real
challenges facing American families.
On Saturday, September 28, Rodriguez
will speak at the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival’s Soapbox event as part
of the campaign’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month in Iowa. He
will meet with festival attendees and speak and take questions in both
English and Spanish. On Sunday, September 29, he will host a meet and
greet with University of Iowa students, including members of the
Association for Latino Moving Ahead (ALMA), where he will discuss the
importance of ensuring underrepresented voices – including communities
of color and young people – have a seat at the table. Later that
evening, he will headline LULAC Council #308’s Lotería Night in Iowa
City, where he will speak to the audience, take questions, and call
Lotería games.
In addition, Rodriguez will launch
Weekend of Action canvasses in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Sunday,
two of more than 85 Weekend of Action events the campaign is hosting
across the state. He will fire up volunteers before they knock on doors
throughout the area, engaging Iowans in face-to-face conversations
about why Harris is the best person to take on Donald Trump and fight
for them and their families.
Rodriguez’s trip comes as the campaign
has announced that Harris will campaign in Iowa each week in October
and add 60 new organizers in the state and open 10 additional
offices.
Saturday, September 28
Kamala Harris National Campaign Manager
Juan Rodriguez Soapbox Event at Iowa Latino Heritage Festival
When: 3:00 pm
Where: Western Gateway Park, 1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
When: 3:00 pm
Where: Western Gateway Park, 1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Sunday, September 29
Cedar Rapids Weekend of Action Canvass
Launch with Kamala Harris National Campaign Manager Juan Rodriguez
When: 12:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Cedar Rapids Office, 310 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
When: 12:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Cedar Rapids Office, 310 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Iowa City Weekend of Action Canvass
Launch with Kamala Harris National Campaign Manager Juan Rodriguez
When: 3:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Iowa City Office, 225 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
When: 3:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Iowa City Office, 225 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Kamala Harris National Campaign Manager
Juan Rodriguez at LULAC Council #308 Lotería Night
When: 7:00 pm
Where: The Mill, 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
When: 7:00 pm
Where: The Mill, 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
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September 26, 2019SATURDAY: Kamala Harris to Hold Video and Tele-Town Hall In Iowa
During Statewide “Weekend of Action”
On Saturday, September 28, Senator Kamala Harris will speak to Iowans
during a video and tele-town hall about her “3AM Agenda” to address the
problems that keep Americans up at night. As part of the town hall
format, Iowans who tune in either over the phone or via video stream
will have an opportunity to ask Harris questions. The Harris campaign
in Iowa will hold several viewing parties across the state. The video and tele-town hall comes as Harris’ campaign in Iowa is hosting more than 85 organizing events across the state, including phone banks and canvasses, as part of its third statewide “Weekend of Action” this summer. And ahead of October when she’s announced she will be in the state every week, add 60 new organizers, and open 10 more offices across Iowa.
Members of the media will have the opportunity to listen in to the video and tele-town hall. Please RSVP here to receive the call-in number.
Saturday, September 28
Kamala Harris Iowa Video and Tele-Town Hall
When: 5:00 pm CT
September 26, 2019
Kamala Harris Campaign to Host More Than 85 Events Across Iowa During 3rd Statewide “Weekend of Action”
Events
Range
from
a
“Women
to Women” Phonebank in Creston to Canvass Launches
with National Campaign Manager Juan Rodriguez
On Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, Senator Kamala Harris’ campaign will host more than 85 organizing events across Iowa to engage caucusgoers in conversations about why Harris is the best candidate to take on Donald Trump and fight for them and their families. Harris’ national campaign manager Juan Rodriguez will join volunteers and organizers in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Sunday to kick off two canvasses during the Weekend of Action. Sioux City City Councilmember Alex Watters will also launch a canvass in Sioux City on Saturday.
The campaign will also be participating in the NAMI Walks fundraiser for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Johnston.
This Weekend of Action comes in the wake of Harris’ most recent trip to central and eastern Iowa, and as the campaign has announced that Harris will return to the state every week in October and add 60 organizers and 10 campaign offices in the state.
The Harris operation continues to reach into every county and precinct across Iowa. This is the third “Weekend of Action” the campaign has hosted this summer, and builds on the work the organizing team does every day to turn enthusiasm for Harris into the organizing infrastructure that is necessary for a success on Caucus Night.
Saturday, September 28
Team Kamala at NAMI Walks 2019 in Johnston
When: 8:30 am
Where: Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Sioux City Weekend of Action Canvass Launch with Sioux City City Councilmember Alex Watters
When: 12:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Sioux City Office, 3107 Gordon Dr., Sioux City, IA 51105
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Des Moines Area Weekend of Action Canvass Launch
When: 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Where: 2815 Sherry Ln., Urbandale, IA 50322
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Coralville Canvass Launch and School Clean Up
When: 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Where: 501 6th St., Coralville, IA 52241
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Dubuque Weekend of Action Canvass and Phone Bank Launch
When: 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Where: Panera Bread, 3243 Kennedy Cir, Dubuque, IA 52002
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Davenport Weekend of Action Canvass Launch
When: 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Davenport Office, 5345 Belle Ave., Suite 1, Davenport, IA 52807
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Creston Weekend of Action Women to Women Phone Bank Launch
When: 10:00 am
Where: Adams Street Espresso, 213 W Adams St., Creston, IA 50801
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Mason City Weekend of Action Canvass Launch
When: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm
Where: Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE Mason City, IA 50401
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Sunday, September 29
Cedar Rapids Area Weekend of Action Canvass Launch with Kamala Harris National Campaign Manager Juan Rodriguez
When: 12:00 pm
Where: 3315 Prairie Bend Circle Marion, IA 52302
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Iowa City Weekend of Action Canvass Launch with Kamala Harris National Campaign Manager Juan Rodriguez
When: 3:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Iowa City Office, 225 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Waterloo Weekend of Action Canvass Launch
When: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Where: Waterloo Public Library, 415 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA 50701
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Cedar Falls Weekend of Action Canvass Launch
When: 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Waterloo Office, 217 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Council Bluffs Weekend of Action Canvass
When: 12:00 pm
Where: Team Kamala Council Bluffs Office, 1702 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
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August 20, 2019
Kamala Harris Launches Innovative Iowa Campus Distributed
Organizing Program to Train and Empower Students
“Students
for
Kamala”
will
participate
in
trainings
and receive a digital campus
toolkit
“Kamala Campus Captains” will serve as leaders to organize their own communities
“Kamala Campus Captains” will serve as leaders to organize their own communities
As students start to move back to Iowa’s college and community college campuses this week, Kamala’s campaign is reigniting its campus organizing program with the “Students for Kamala” initiative. Last spring, Kamala Harris became the first presidential candidate to launch a program to organize and train students. “Students for Kamala” will help the campaign continue to build a broad coalition of Harris supporters on campus, including many first-time caucusgoers from diverse backgrounds.
Distributed organizing programs put the power in the hands of supporters, giving them the tools and training necessary to run their own programs that are tailored to the unique needs of their communities. This campus organizing program will train and give students the resources they need to be involved in the caucus process, in organizing, and in progressive causes far beyond the 2020 cycle. This includes providing the “Campus Toolkit,” a unique digital organizing tool that will allow students to access resources such as policy one-pagers, storytelling trainings, and relational organizing materials on their phones at any time.
“Students for Kamala” will begin in full force during move-in week, with Harris organizers tabling alongside student groups such as College Democrats chapters and signing students up to get involved at high-traffic at locations around campus.
Harris Iowa Campaign Chair and former Drake University student Deidre DeJear said, “I really got my start in politics through active engagement at Drake. Our campaign is going to show students that their voices matter, and that their activism for Kamala Harris can just be the start of their political involvement in Iowa. Welcome week is a great opportunity for us to get in touch with students as they are planning out their semester, and we are making informing, motivating, and mobilizing students a key priority.”
The initiative builds upon the extensive organizing program the campaign has already established in Iowa. The campaign will bring the “Kamala Captains” program it launched in the beginning of August to campuses. “Kamala Campus Captains” will be a core part of the campaign’s volunteer network and will serve as leaders and precinct captains for Harris on their campuses. It will also hold the second series of “Camp Kamala” student and youth organizing trainings, which first occurred on a number of campuses in April.
In addition, the campaign will host new “Campus Caucus Trainings” tailored to inform students about the caucus process, including the new virtual caucus option. “Students for Kamala” will have individual chapters at various campuses, including “Hawkeyes for Harris,” “Bulldogs For the People,” “Cyclone Students for Kamala,” “Panthers for Harris,” among others.
This targeted investment will harness the energy and enthusiasm the campaign has seen from young people since Harris launched her campaign in February, and extends the reach of the organizing efforts that are already reaching into every county and precinct in Iowa.
Monday, August 19
Team Kamala at DMACC – Ankeny Campus Kick-Off!
When: 11:00 am
Where: DMACC Ankeny Campus, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Tuesday, August 20
Cyclone Students for Kamala Freshman Move-In Canvassing
When: 9:00 am and 1:00 pm
Where: Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Hawkeyes For Harris Move-In Canvassing
When: 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Where: The University of Iowa, T. Anne Cleary Walkway, Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Wednesday, August 21
Bulldogs For the People Move-In Canvassing
When: 9:00 am and 1:00 pm
Where: Drake University, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Panthers for Harris Move-In Tabling
When: 10:00 am and 12:00 pm
Where: Maucker Union, 063 Sabin-Maucker, University of Northern Iowa, 1227 W 27th St., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Hawkeyes For Harris Move-In Canvassing
When: 1:00 pm
Where: The University of Iowa, T. Anne Cleary Walkway, Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Hawkeyes for Harris On Iowa! Farmers Market Canvassing
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Chauncey Swan Ramp, 410 E Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Bulldogs For the People Papa Keno’s Trivia Night!
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Papa Keno’s, 2330 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Thursday, August 22
Panthers for Harris Move-In Tabling
When: 10:00 am and 12:00 pm
Where: Maucker Union, 063 Sabin-Maucker, University of Northern Iowa, 1227 W 27th St., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Cyclone Students for Kamala Destination Iowa State Tabling with ISU College Democrats
When: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Where: Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Hawkeyes For Harris Move-In Canvassing
When: 2:00 pm
Where: The University of Iowa, T. Anne Cleary Walkway, Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Hawkeyes for Harris On Iowa! Late Night Activities Canvassing
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Hancher Auditorium, 141 East Park Rd., Iowa City, IA, 52242
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Saturday, August 24
Hawkeyes for Harris On Iowa! Farmers Market Canvassing
When: 8:00 am and 10:00 am
Where: Chauncey Swan Ramp, 410 E Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Sunday, August 25
Hawkeyes for Harris Student Block Party Tabling
When: 5:00 pm
Where: 102 Church St., Iowa City, IA 52245
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Monday, August 26
Cyclone Students for Kamala First Day of Class Canvassing
When: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm
Where: Iowa State University Library, Ames, IA 50011
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Bulldogs For the People First Day of Class Canvassing
When: 10:00 am and 12:00 pm
Where: Olmstead Breezeway, Drake University, 2875 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Hawkeyes for Harris First Day of Class Canvassing
When: 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Where: The University of Iowa, T. Anne Cleary Walkway, Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Panthers for Harris Welcome Back BBQ Canvassing
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Maucker Union, 063 Sabin-Maucker, University of Northern Iowa, 1227 W 27th St., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Wednesday, August 28
Panthers for Harris Tabling at UNI Rainbow Reception
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Cyclone Students for Kamala WelcomeFest Tabling
When: 4:30 pm
Where: Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Saturday, August 31
Cyclone Students for Kamala ISU v. UNI Tailgate Canvass
When: 8:00 am
Where: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA 50011
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
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August 15, 2019
One Week After Bus Tour, Kamala Harris’ Iowa Organizers Host
Statewide “Weekend of Action”
Harris Organizers
to Capitalize on Her Iowa Groundwork, Host Over 60 Events Across IowaOn Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, Senator Kamala Harris’ campaign will host over 60 organizing events across Iowa, from canvasses to phone banks to potlucks and more to capitalize on the momentum Harris generated meeting Iowans across the state over the last week. The “Weekend of Action” comes in the wake of Harris’ 5-day, river-to-river bus tour, where she rallied Iowans behind her “3AM Agenda” to address the problems that keep Americans up at night.
“Iowans across the state have been so energized after hearing directly from Senator Harris about her plans to deliver tangible solutions to the challenges facing American families during her bus tour,” said Harris’ Iowa Organizing Director Erin Phillips. “This Weekend of Action is an opportunity to turn that enthusiasm into action on the ground as we reach out to potential caucusgoers in communities across Iowa.”
The Harris operation continues to reach into every county and precinct across Iowa. This is the second “Weekend of Action” the campaign has hosted this summer, and builds on the work the organizing team does every day to engage Iowans in conversations about why Harris is the best person to take on Donald Trump and fight for them and their families.
Saturday, August 17
Des Moines Weekend of Action Canvasses
When: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm
Where: 3810 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Johnston Weekend of Action Canvasses
When: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm
Where: 8504 Orchard Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
#TeamKamala At the Vinton Sesquicentennial Parade
When: 1:00 pm
Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 1801 2nd Ave., Vinton, IA 52349
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Prosecute Your Case: A Kamala Harris Happy Hour
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Walt's Taproom, 111 W Monroe St. #102, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Iowa City Weekend of Action Paint and Phone Bank
When: 3:00 pm
Where: 225 E Burlington St. Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Cedar Rapids Weekend of Action Canvass and Phone Bank
When: 11:00 am
Where: 512 Vernon Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Lone Tree Parade with Team Kamala and the Johnson County Democrats
When: 10:00 am
Where: Tank Park, Lone Tree, IA 52755
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Davenport Weekend of Action Canvasses
When: 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Where: Simple Superfood Cafe, 1132 W Locust St., Davenport, IA 52804
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Dubuque Weekend of Action Canvasses
When: 1:00 pm
Where: Coffee & Bagels, 800 Wacker Dr., Dubuque, IA 52002
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Waterloo Weekend of Action Canvasses
When: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm
Where: Lincoln Perk Coffee House, 218 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Sioux City Weekend of Action Canvasses
When: 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Where: 3107 Gordon Dr., Sioux City, IA 51105
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Council Bluffs Office Decoration Party
When: 10:00 am
Where: 1702 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Mason City Weekend of Action Canvass
When: 9:00 am
Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 1st St. NE, Mason City, IA 50401
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Fairfield Weekend of Action Canvasses
When: 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Where: 500 South Main St., Fairfield, IA 52556
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Sunday, August 18
Burlington Weekend of Action Phone Bank
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Dunn Brothers Coffee, 1105 Lawrence Dr., Burlington, IA 52601
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Iowa City Weekend of Action Canvass
When: 3:00 pm
Where: Creekside Park, 1800 F St., Iowa City, IA 52240
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Coralville Back to School Potluck, Canvass, and Phone Bank
When: 4:00 pm
Where: 2172 N Oak Ct., Coralville, IA 52241
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Waterloo Weekend of Action Phone Bank
When: 5:00 pm
Where: 217 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50701
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Storm Lake Weekend of Action Phone Bank
When: 1:00 pm
Where: Better Day Cafe, 518 Lake Avenue N., Storm Lake, IA 50588
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
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July 18, 2019
Kamala Harris’ Iowa Campaign Kicks off Statewide “Weekend of Action” with Des Moines Office Opening
Harris
Organizers
to
Host
Over
40 Events Across Iowa
On Saturday, July 20, Kamala Harris’ campaign will celebrate the public opening of its Des Moines field office while organizers across Iowa kick off the campaign’s first “Weekend of Action” by hosting over 40 phone banks, canvass kick offs, and organizing events. Still building on the momentum from Harris’ first Democratic debate performance, the “Weekend of Action” will help the campaign harness supporters’ energy and introduce the campaign to potential caucusgoers around the state.
Iowa campaign chair Deidre DeJear will join organizing staff and local Harris supporters for the office opening, which will also include a back-to-school supply drive to benefit Des Moines Public Schools.
“Our team of volunteers and supporters is growing by the day, and we are so excited to have a space in Des Moines where we can welcome them,” said DeJear. “Members of the community will have a place to make phone calls, join canvass launches, and meet other Kamala supporters. This is one more way we can continue to engage Iowans who are excited about Kamala Harris’ agenda and believe she is the best candidate to take on President Donald Trump.”
With more than 65 paid staffers on the ground, almost all focused on organizing, the Harris operation is reaching into every county and precinct across Iowa. From a canvass launch in Dubuque to a phone bank in Red Oak and at many events across the state during the “Weekend of Action,” organizers and volunteers will continue to engage Iowans in conversations about why Harris is the best person to take on Donald Trump and fight for them and their families.
Saturday, July 20
Team Kamala Des Moines Office Opening
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Kamala Harris Des Moines Office - 3810 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50312
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Cerro Gordo County Weekend of Action Canvass
When: 9:00 am
Where: 119 N. 12th St., Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Windsor Heights Weekend of Action Canvass
When: 9:00 am
Where: 1909 76th St., Windsor Heights, Iowa 50324
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Cedar Rapids Weekend of Action Canvass
When: 10:00 am
Where: 3905 Belden Court Northeast, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Scott County Weekend of Action Canvass
When: 10:00 am
Where: Bettendorf Public Library - 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Council Bluffs Weekend of Action Canvass
When: 10:00am
Where: Panera Bread - 3617 Denmark Dr., Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Johnson County Solon Beef Days Parade
When: 10:00 am
Where: 132 E 5th St., Solon, Iowa 52333
Sunday, July 21
Sioux City Coffee with Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
When: 11:45 am
Where: Jitters - 306 Virginia St., Sioux City, Iowa 51101
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
Ankeny Weekend of Action Phonebank
When: 12:00 pm
Where: 2902 SW Reunion Dr., Ankeny, Iowa 50023
PUBLIC RSVP HERE
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March
28,
2019
Kamala Harris Announces Iowa Campus Organizing Effort
Camp Kamala will allow the campaign to harness Iowa’s organizing power ahead of the summer
Today, Kamala Harris announced that her campaign in Iowa is hosting student and youth organizing trainings on college and community college campuses across the state. The training programs, called Camp Kamala, will happen from April 16 - 18 at the University of Iowa, Drake, Iowa State, Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), and the University of Northern Iowa. Students and young people will apply to participate in the program. This effort will allow the Harris campaign to harness the organizing power of students before they head home for the summer.“Students and young people in Iowa are going to play a critical organizing role in the caucuses. I hope you’ll join our team in April to learn more about the campaign and how to get involved,” Kamala Harris said.
“Our campaign is working to organize young Iowans who are the future of the country,” Will Dubbs, Kamala Harris Iowa State Director, said. “I am proud that we will be able to utilize the excitement around Kamala’s campaign heading into the critical summer months.”
Students and young Iowans will be invited to hear directly from the campaign about Team Kamala’s caucus organizing strategy and learn how to get involved. They will also be trained on the caucus process and sent home with the tools to organize their fellow students and communities over the summer and into the fall.
Students and young Iowans are encouraged to apply to take part in the program here: https://action.kamalaharris.
The Harris campaign in Iowa is organizing in every corner of the state. Earlier this month the campaign announced it has supporters in all 99 counties of Iowa.
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