Muscatine County Democrats

Correction: precincts 3 and 4 will vote at Wesley Family Life Center. The graphic below has been corrected to reflect this.

Tuesday November 7th is election day for school and municipal offices in Muscatine County. Make use of your rights and VOTE.

Auditor of State Rob Sand
Muscatine County Townhall

When:
Wednesday, July 26th 2023
1:00-2:00 PM

Where:
Muscatine
Eversmeyer Park
1101-1299 Orange St, Muscatine, IA 52761

What:
Bring a lawn chair, listen to Auditor Sand talk about what the office has been up to, and do some Q&A!

This is an official event of the office of the Auditor.

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-Ann Selzer

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From the "pro-life" party.

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Photo Credit: State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines

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I am honored by House Democrats support of me to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader in the 118th Congress.

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