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Representing Democrats in DSM Precincts 36 - 41 

Where we meet: Willow on Grand, 6011 Grand Ave., Des Moines

When we meet: First Wednesday of the Month

What time: 5:30 pm social; 6:00 pm meeting

Support the WSD: CLICK HERE

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WSD Event Calendar

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Wed., May 6

Check in at 5:30 pm

Forum begins at 6 pm

Willow on Grand

6011 Grand Ave.

Candidate Forum

Join us for an interesting evening with our two candidates vying for the party's nomination for U.S. Senate - State Rep. Josh Turek and State Sen. Zach Wahls. Forum moderator is David Busiek.  

Ingersoll Live aerial view

Saturday

Aug. 29 at 3 pm

2800 Block of Ingersoll Ave.

Ingersoll Live

The annual Ingersoll Live will be coming again in August, and the West Side Dems will be there. More information about our volunteer opportunities to come soon.

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Tuesday

June 2 at 7 am

Your Polling Station

2026 Primary Election

It's time to vote in our important Primary. Multiple races are on the ballot and we urge you to make your plan to vote in-person or by absentee.

Willow on Grand

Wednesday

June 3 at 6 pm

Willow on Grand

6011 Grand Ave.

June Meeting

Join us at our new location - Willow on Grand. Guest speaker(s) to be announced soon - but you won't want to miss it!

WSD Leadership Team

Nancy Lynch

Nancy Lynch

President

Hannah Agran

Hannah Agran

Secretary

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Sarah Hayes

Events Committee

Paul Goodwin

Paul Goodwin

Member

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Marisa Potts

Vice President

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Cynthia O'Brien

Neighbor-to-Neighbor

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Joe Judge

Events Committee

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Allison Smith

Treasurer

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Events Chair

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Kim Callahan

Member

Support the West Side Dems 

Your donation of any size to the local West Side Democrats will help ensure we can turn out the vote and elect the candidates that care about the issues YOU care about. Please consider making a one-time gift or monthly donation to help these efforts. 

Resources & Information

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Voter Registration

If you need to register to vote in the upcoming primary or general election, or you are wanting to confirm that you are already registered, tap here.

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Neighbor-To-Neighbor

Bringing our residents together to participate and engage to elect Democratic candidates to local, state, and federal office. To learn more, click here.

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Where To Vote

Need help or want to confirm where your polling place is? Click here, enter your address and find your answer. 

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