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Last week was a little crazy - an immediate family member ended up in the ER and ICU for 5 days. They are home now, but that is why I missed sending out last week’s email. Here’s what we’ve been up to.&nbsp;What got done:<ul><li>New endorsement (official announcement comes Tuesday 5/5) - I’ll be adding their logo to our lit and website.</li><li>Met with Run For Something Regional Director - Continuing coalition building with an organization dedicated to getting a new generation of young leaders into office. &nbsp;</li><li>Knocked 37 more doors in Fort Dodge (Precinct 4) - more to come this weekend!</li><li>Next Century Forum Progressive Candidate Forum (4/22) - Zoom forum with Rachel Burns (HD-7), Idia May (HD-58), Adam Peters (HD-97), Matt Robinson (HD-72), Amy Tagliareni (HD-42), and Grace Van Cleave (SD-17). Great conversations, audience questions, and building the network of people who are going to change Iowa.</li><li>Community Homeless Convo (4/23) - attended a local meeting to help meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Lots of work to be done. Big takeaway: we need more resources to support people who are suffering. Once in office, fighting for people over profit will directly impact these issues - creating affordable housing, lowering grocery costs, funding higher education, and social services to help get people back on their feet.</li><li>Meeting with Scale to Win - Met with this vendor that supports connecting with disenfranchised voters and small dollar donors.</li><li>Started Soccer Coaching (4/30) - serving the community as 2-3 year old soccer coach. Focusing on fun, motor skills, and building kids’ confidence! Great team (Go Team Yellow!)</li><li>Recorded 3 videos for socials</li><li>Hosted first weekly office our (4/30) - livestream office hour for questions and a behind-the-scenes look at the work of a first-time candidate. Will be weekly on Thursdays, 7-8 PM. So far on Twitch <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/kriswilliams25">https://www.twitch.tv/kriswilliams25</a> and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1718818299488169/1718818302821502/?active_tab=about">https://www.facebook.com/events/1718818299488169/1718818302821502/?active_tab=about</a></li><li>Yard sign fundraiser is Live! A new form to help us order yard signs is live. Name recognition will make or break this race - our opponent has gone unopposed for too long. Let's show voters they have a real choice.</li></ul>o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Donate $9 to fund our first batcho&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Follow the thank‑you page instructionso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Get a sign in YOUR yard (top of the list!)Can our signs outnumber theirs? Let's find out.<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kwsign">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kwsign</a>&nbsp;<ul><li>Earth Day Clean-Up: Cleaned up some cornfield acres with Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance – I FOUND A WHOLE POOL NOODLE!</li><li>Made progress on securing office space for the party – We’ll use it as a volunteer/canvassing/event staging area, and also as a mutual aid site. We can impact our community even before taking office, and it’s a great way to engage with the community!</li><li>Canvas Event Date Set: May 23rd , more details coming soon</li></ul>&nbsp;What I’m struggling with:<ul><li>Pictures: My manager has pointed out I severely lack options for material/ads. I would like to humbly ask: are any volunteer photographers or people that would help us out? I tend to get busy in the work, so someone helping either plan a specific time to get some more shots, or someone with a good eye for moments - please respond to this email if interested!</li><li>Event Hosts: Don’t like door knocking? Love planning events? Reach out to us to help with this special skill!</li></ul>Next week’s goals:<ul><li>Raise $300 (can you chip in $10? <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1</a>)</li><li>Sign up 5 Volunteers for 25th Canvassing</li><li>Knock 100 Doors</li><li>Set Date for Social Event</li></ul>Upcoming Event(s):<ul><li>Canvas Event - May 23rd , more details soon</li><li>District Caucus - May 2nd, I’ll be attending as a delegate, speaking as a candidate, and announcing my nomination for State Central Committee Member: continue pushing for progressive focus in the party, and build power for working people.</li><li>Weekly Office Hour – Thursdays, 7–8 PM on Twitch Facebook (links above)</li></ul>One ask for you:Can you help us outnumber our opponents' yard signs? <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kwsign">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kwsign</a>– Kris

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Join us for a Community ConversationYou're invited to a listening session with Kris Williams, a lifelong Iowan and candidate for Iowa House District 08. This isn't a rally or a speech—it's a chance for you to be heard.Kris wants to listen to what matters most to you and your family. Let's talk about the issues facing our community and our state, like:The future of our public schoolsHealthcare access and costsSupporting working families and local businessesProtecting our water and environmentBuilding an economy that works for everyoneThis is your opportunity to share your story, your concerns, and your ideas for a better Iowa.

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What we didOn 6/19, we attended Havenpalooza - great food trucks, music, and an amazing cause.&nbsp;6/20 was packed: with attending the Juneteenth celebration in the morning, after meeting and being invited by local celebrity, Charlene Washington, featured on Iowa’s tallest mural (the silo in town!). I learned a lot about local history and ways the Pleasant Valley neighborhood specifically is still disenfranchised today. That afternoon was our ice cream social, where nearly a dozen neighbors happened to walk by and happily grabbed a scoop.On 6/24, we attended - Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project – Webster County Presentation - learning more on our current cancer crisis, personal choices that reduce risk, and the more powerful focus we need at the legislative level to pass basic protections and make healthcare more affordable.&nbsp;On 6/25, the first Webster County Democrat Meeting in the new offices.&nbsp;On 6/27, we were at PRIDEFEST! From 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, we had a booth, met community members, had great conversations, and helped several people register to vote for the first time.&nbsp;The Issues – Money Out of PoliticsThis week, one of the biggest issues I heard, regardless of party, is politicians selling us out. From the national to the state level, among Republicans and Democrats alike, we can often find the reason they sponsored a bill or voted a certain way by checking their top donors.&nbsp;Statistics show that members of Congress spend 30-70% of their time fundraising, and that 91% of the time, the candidate with the most money wins. With Citizens United, this issue ballooned, where corporations now play a bigger hand in elections. Until we remove the ability to buy elections, we are stuck paying for it.&nbsp;The problemIowa is one of nine states with no limits on contributions to state-level political candidates. While some technicalities exist - like prohibiting direct checks from Walmart, there are no limits from the Walmart PAC, we can see through the nonsense. At the federal level, the oligarchy has to find loopholes like Super PACs. In Iowa, they wear the corruption on their sleeve like a badge of honor.&nbsp;I see this issue as one of, if not the biggest issue. Private school vouchers? Check the $10,000-per-cycle from the former head of a local private school. Water quality? Follow the agribusiness donations. Data centers? Check who’s being bankrolled by the tech giants.&nbsp;If we want more affordable policies passed, basic rights protected, and people-centered politics, we need to get money out of politics.&nbsp;The solutionPublicly funded elections - not only would we accomplish getting big money out of politics, but we could also remove the trap altogether, allowing more everyday people to bring their best ideas to Des Moines.&nbsp;Given the hurdle of passing that, more immediate solutions exist. Robert Reich wrote an article showing how, at the state level, we could effectively cut corporations off from even interfering in our elections. By passing a bill that strips them of political spending, we can take significant power out of oligarchs' hands, as well as impose basic caps on individual contributions.&nbsp;You would be shocked to see some of your favorite Iowa politicians - yes, both parties - taking corruptible sums. But not me. That's why you’ll see your new favorite candidate knocking on the doors himself, not giving consultant canned responses to the issues that matter most.Let’s build a place where people don’t have to babysit their legislators and their campaign finance accounts. As a parent of a toddler, I know when you need to take away the tools or enforce wearing protective gear to keep our loved ones from hurting themselves.&nbsp;Where we’re going<ul><li>June 30th, 6 PM, Ames City Hall, to speak against their consideration of a new data center</li><li>July 4th Gowerie Parade at 10:30 AM, Otho Parade at 1 PM</li><li>July 18th - Badgerfest Parade 10:30 AM (I am convincing everyone we are “Running with the Badgers”), followed by the Webster Democrat Office Party at 11 AM!</li><li>Knocking more doors in Fort Dodge - of course</li></ul>Noteworthy posts<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DAk9HWqix/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boyfriends We Deserve Endorsement</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19B9iQTH6F/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sierra Club Endorsement</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BXq1Nub6p/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pridefest</a></li></ul>We again are rejecting all Corporate PAC money, so we really rely on, and are extremely grateful for, your support. We’ll spend your donations on ways to expand our reach to as many voters as possible, including:<ul><li>Postcards and other mailers and postage</li><li>Hand‑out cards for doors/events</li><li>Text messaging campaigns</li><li>Transportation costs for events and door-knocking</li><li>Campaign website costs</li><li>Radio ads, social media ads, and (hopefully) TV ads</li><li>Our campaign manager</li></ul><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1</a>Finally, if you have anyone else in mind who would like to be added to our email list or who would be interested in volunteering, let us know at <a href="mailto:kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com">kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com</a>!

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Join us at Karl L. King park on Saturday, June 20th to meet Kris Williams and share some conversation over ice cream!Let us know if you can make it<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kw.icecream">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kw.icecream</a><img src="https://run.imgix.net/dd403363-8457-43e0-bb53-e7c7b9eee742/5a0f9b77-8c8b-4fb8-89e3-53f96ca9c3b8/5a0f9b77-8c8b-4fb8-89e3-53f96ca9c3b8.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=-14&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1728%2C2304&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

Ice Cream Social

What we didWe protested 6 AI data centers in Palo, Iowa, on 6/1. We won the Democratic Primary on 6/2 – officially the first nominee in 8 years. We met with and were endorsed by Senator Daryl Beall (retired). We marched in the Frontier Days Parade with the county party and other local candidates on 6/6, and also attended Frontier Days down at the Fort.The Issues – water qualityThis week, the most common concern I heard was about water quality, and it's one of the main reasons I’m running. The EPA suggests a nitrate threshold of 10 parts per million (ppm) or less. However, studies show even 5 ppm is linked to higher cancer risks, especially blood-related cancers like leukemia, prostate, and breast cancer. In babies, nitrates cause “blue baby syndrome” – a lack of oxygen in the blood that can be fatal. One in three low-income Iowans is at risk of exceeding safe levels. I’ve spoken with a nationally recognized MD in hematology who validated this: our cancer crisis isn’t about the common myth that "Iowans just have extra high alcohol consumption" – it’s about what’s in our water.&nbsp;The problemIowa is the only state that has legislatively committed to an exclusively voluntary approach to agricultural pollution. That means CAFO leaks and fertilizer runoff go largely unchecked, especially given the Iowa DNR's compromise under the appointment of Kayla Lyons, a former agribusiness lobbyist. We see that in the 90,000 fish that died in Lizard Creek north of Fort Dodge, a little over a year ago. Corporations like Google target vulnerable communities to build data centers that use millions of gallons of water a day for cooling, drawing from aquifers we don’t even track. Over 300 people, including myself, showed up on Monday to oppose a project in Palo set to build six. They see what we all should: these corporations suck us dry and leave. Even at Kennedy Park outside Fort Dodge, I tested over 50 ppm today during a youth fishing event (hosted by the wonderful group, Youth Empowerment Association), which is one reason our kids don’t swim in local ponds anymore.The solutionWe need frequent, accurate water quality monitoring, funding that has been stripped, and monitoring is often done by our neighbors who volunteer through groups like the Iowa Environmental Council. That’s not an accident, it’s a choice. In 2010, 62% of Iowans voted on a ballot measure to fund water quality efforts. Legislators simply avoided it by never implementing the sales tax tied to it. The first step to fixing a problem is measuring it. The cost of monitoring is negligible compared to the cost of cancer, dead fish, and the loss of our natural resources. We need a data center moratorium, a gentleman at Palo spoke about safer cooling systems he uses – that he cites these mega corporations as lacking care and using water as the cheap way.&nbsp; I’ll fight for mandatory testing, real enforcement, and holding polluters accountable, because clean water should be a basic right – not a joke coming out of The Lorax.Where we’re going<ul><li>Ice Cream Social Fundraiser – June 20th, 3 PM Link for tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kw.icecream">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kw.icecream</a></li><li>Knocking more doors in Fort Dodge</li><li></li></ul>Noteworthy posts<ul><li>Link to speaking at Palo against the 6 data centers -&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/61579789080435/videos/pcb.122156780666992969/1321844885938100">https://www.facebook.com/61579789080435/videos/pcb.122156780666992969/1321844885938100</a></li><li>Link to Senator Beall endorsement -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122157000878992969&amp;set=a.122110321880992969">https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122157000878992969&amp;set=a.122110321880992969</a></li></ul> We again are rejecting all Corporate PAC money, so we really rely on, and are extremely grateful for, your support. We’ll spend your donations on ways to expand our reach to as many voters as possible, including:<ul><li>Postcards and other mailers and postage</li><li>Hand‑out cards for doors/events</li><li>Text messaging campaigns</li><li>Transportation costs for events and door-knocking</li><li>Campaign website costs</li><li>Radio ads, social media ads, and (hopefully) TV ads</li><li>Our campaign manager</li></ul><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1</a> Finally, if you have anyone else in mind who would like to be added to our email list or who would be interested in volunteering, let us know <img src="https://run.imgix.net/dd403363-8457-43e0-bb53-e7c7b9eee742/0ca57d3a-bf4f-4cbc-9c30-b7d91f7b23a3/0ca57d3a-bf4f-4cbc-9c30-b7d91f7b23a3.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3024%2C4032&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com">kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com</a>!

Weekly update #9 Water Quality

What we did We held our first canvassing event on 5/23. It was a tiny but mighty crew, including training some first-time volunteers. I attended Idia&nbsp;May's fundraiser to support another candidate - I'm invested in flipping our state, not just this seat.At 4:30 AM on Tuesday, I helped the Daybreak Rotary Club send off veterans on the Honor Flight. I met with a couple of Fort Dodge leaders to discuss public schools and property taxes. I attended the county party meeting - we went over the new office opening and Frontier Days parade plans. Then, I went to my son's first dance recital at United All Stars last night.Officially at 1,000 doors knocked in Fort Dodge! - Thank you for all the support!The Issues - cost of livingWhen I knock on doors, I constantly hear about the cost of living: housing, healthcare, childcare, property&nbsp;taxes, etc. Different things for different people, but the same squeeze.One woman told me her husband's heart medications cost over $500 a month out of pocket. They're&nbsp;retired, on a fixed income. A nurse, single parent of three, has a medical condition that she and one of her children share. They struggle to afford groceries, but SNAP is out of reach. A target worker returned to work after retirement because the hard work they'd done their whole lives still couldn't cover daily needs.The problemIowa raised the health insurance tax, and the cost is passed directly to consumers. For families already on tight incomes, an extra $50+ a month is crushing. This tax was supposed to draw down federal matching funds, but instead, all the revenue and matching funds go back to the private insurance companies with which we privatized Medicaid and Medicare, because those budgets are in the red.Iowa has above-average healthcare cost increases. Rural hospitals are closing. We have the highest cancer rate in the nation, rank 44th in physicians per capita, and are ranked 51st out of 50 states in OB-GYN care (that includes Costa Rica).The solutionHealthcare is a right, not a luxury. We need to regulate corporate greed. If elected, I will fight to:End the privatization of Medicaid and Medicare. Beyond the 20% of spending that goes to administrative&nbsp;and CEO salaries, we've seen increased denial of coverage - including illegal cases - because fewer covered services directly enrich insurance companies. Reversing privatization would also address the new costs the legislature just added.I'll fight to close the gaps in care. Instead of forcing colleges to accept a set number of Iowa students, we need to focus on bringing providers here. Create loan forgiveness for people working in underserved areas, and create grants like the TEACH Grant to help students afford college and keep medical students in our state. Expand funding for community health centers - including no-cost home visits for preventive care, modeled on programs that actually work.Taking care of Iowans' health shouldn't be a for-profit agenda. It's a public service.Where we’re going <ul><li>Yard signs just arrived and will go up over the next couple of days. Email us to be added to the list.</li><li>The primary is on Tuesday. Check your polling location at <a href="http://vote.org">vote.org</a> — polls are open 7 AM to 8 PM.</li><li>Frontier Days is this weekend (5/7–5/9), with the parade Saturday at 10 AM.</li><li>Ice Cream Social Fundraiser – June 20th, 3 PM Link for tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kw.icecream">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kw.icecream</a></li><li>Knocking more doors in Fort Dodge</li></ul>Noteworthy posts <ul><li>Link to TikTok endorsing Zach Wahls -&nbsp; <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kriswilliamsforiowa/video/7645452376203218206?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7584800789723137550">https://www.tiktok.com/@kriswilliamsforiowa/video/7645452376203218206?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7584800789723137550</a></li><li>Link to AFSCME union endorsement - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1507930468011197&amp;set=pcb.1507932444677666">https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1507930468011197&amp;set=pcb.1507932444677666</a></li></ul>We again are rejecting all Corporate PAC money, so we really rely on, and are extremely grateful for, your support. We’ll spend your donations on ways to expand our reach to as many voters as possible, including: <ul><li>Postcards and other mailers and postage</li><li>Hand‑out cards for doors/events</li><li>Text messaging campaigns</li><li>Transportation costs for events and door-knocking</li><li>Campaign website costs</li><li>Radio ads, social media ads, and (hopefully) TV ads</li><li>Our campaign manager</li></ul><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1</a> Finally, if you have anyone else in mind who would like to be added to our email list or who would be interested in volunteering, let us know at <a href="mailto:kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com">kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com</a>!-- Kris Williams

Weekly update #8 Cost of Living

For too many Iowans, healthcare has become unaffordable. In recent years, our costs have risen at three times the rate of inflation. The average Iowan now spends over $9,200 annually on care, forcing families to skip vital check-ups and avoid treatment until a minor issue becomes a costly emergency. In total, this broken sysyem costs Iowans an estimate of $30 billion a year.This crisis hits everywhere. We watch rural hospitals and clinics collapse while our state suffers from some of the highest cancer rates in the nation. Our system isn't just broken, it's working exactly as designed: prioritizing insurance company profits over Iowans' health.Kris's Plan: A Common-Sense, Iowa-First SolutionKris will fight to launch a public option. Here's how it works:<ol><li>Cut Out the Costly Middleman: Challenge the insurance corporations that refuse care, by taking Medicaid back to the public, and expand it. This eliminates wasteful insurance bureaucracy and redirects every dollar toward patient care.</li><li>Meet People Where They Are: Create a new corps of community health outreach workers to help Iowans—especially in rural and underserved areas—navigate and access the care they need.</li><li>Invest in Prevention: By guaranteeing frequent, quality primary and preventive care, we can catch serious illnesses like cancer early. This human-focused approach saves lives and saves money by avoiding the lifelong financial burden of a late-stage crisis.</li></ol>Healthcare cannot be a paywall. Kris believes your health is a common good, not a commodity. It’s time to build a system that reflects our Iowa values—one designed to improve health and quality of life for everyone, not generate profits for a few.

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Healthcare is a Right, Not a Luxury

Fort Dodge Frontier Days

Kris Williams and team will be walking in the parade with the Webster county democrats!

Iowa Democratic Womens' Caucus Zoom

Register for the zoom event to hear from young Iowa Dems!

We hope you all had a great week. Kris Williams and his team have once again been working hard to get him elected in District 8. Here is the week 6 update:What got done:<ul><li>Got endorsement from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nextcenturyforumcd3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Next Century Forum</a>, which backs candidates who represent the best interests of younger generations. We are very grateful for their support. A little about NCF: ¨Founded in 2025, Next Century Forum is a network of young progressives building power across the Des Moines metro and beyond. We’re organizing, learning, and showing up for the issues that matter—locally and statewide. From city halls to the statehouse, we’re here to make Iowa’s next century more inclusive, equitable, and unapologetically bold.¨</li><li>Attended “Make It OK” mental health event – they spoke about the urgent need for accessible mental health services, including for veterans. We can’t keep treating mental health as an afterthought, and it should be as important as physical health.</li><li>Attended City Council meeting – a provision passed to help cover fire department costs for non‑EMS falls (especially at nursing homes, where insurance expenses for a specific ‘care,’ but just sends first responders). This will help the city budget and ensure fair reimbursement. Also, the city farmers' market starts on June 13 -</li><li>Hosted the 3rd weekly office hour (5/14) - livestream office hour for questions and a behind-the-scenes look at the work of a first-time candidate. Will be weekly on Thursdays, 7-8 PM. So far on<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/kriswilliams25" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitch </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1697034561717803/1697034568384469/?active_tab=about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook&nbsp;</a></li><li>Knocked 120 doors - We are hearing from folks that they have issues with Iowa's clean water, school funding, costs of groceries and gas, and healthcare costs.</li><li>Found an excellent photographer to get some action shots while canvassing.&nbsp;</li><li>Kris met with a couple of organizations and local leaders to continue building coalition support behind the scenes of the movement.&nbsp;</li><li>Kris started coaching wiffleball – because community service comes in many forms! GO TEAM YELLOW!</li><li>Continued calling and texting with potential volunteers for upcoming events and for name recognition.&nbsp;</li></ul>Upcoming Event(s):<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2437125103431829/?active_tab=discussion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canvas Event</a> - May 23 at 10 am - we need your help to kick- off our movement by knocking doors. We are working on calling folks to get a volunteer list ready. <a href="https://www.kriswilliamsforiowa.com/events/canvassing-event?occurrenceId=fe7d5049-9f70-4c7f-a67d-b34d8df2f52b-1779548400&amp;source=2a2e5c45-9e37-4357-a9b5-0c60453947ae" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSVP</a> on facebook or on the website if you are interested. Starting location tba.&nbsp;</li><li>Weekly Office Hour – Thursdays, 7–8 PM on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/kriswilliams25" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitch </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1697034561717803/1697034568384469/?active_tab=about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook&nbsp;</a></li><li>Fort Dodge Pride - June 27 - Kris Williams for Iowa House will have a vendor table. Come say hi!&nbsp;</li><li>Potential upcoming ice cream social&nbsp; - tbd on date&nbsp;</li><li>Called more volunteers for the canvassing event (shout out to Rachel - called over 100+ over last couple weeks!)</li></ul>One ask for you:Can you help us outnumber our opponents' yard signs?&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kwsign" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate Here for a yard sign</a>Next week’s goals:<ul><li>Raise $300 (can you chip in $10?) <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate here!&nbsp;</a></li><li>Knock 100 more doors each week&nbsp;</li><li>Getting our first batch of yard signs in!</li><li>Figure out date and time for the ice cream social event</li></ul>What I’m struggling with:<ul><li>Event Hosts: If you want to volunteer a space//activity to use for the campaign for upcoming community building events, respond to this email as well.&nbsp;</li><li>Supplies for events - we are on the lookout for folding tables and chairs for our ice cream social event.</li></ul>

Weekly update #6/7

Liberty and Justice with Pete Butigieg

Fort Dodge Pride 

Come to the Kris Williams for Iowa table!

This isn't your typical political event. It's a chance to connect with Kris, hear his vision for putting people over profit, and help build our grassroots campaign from the ground up.We'll Provide: Complimentary soup to enjoy. You Can Order: Your favorite craft beers and drinks from River Hops' regular menu. The Main Event: A Silent Pie Auction featuring delicious, donated pies! Bid to win and directly fuel our campaign to flip this seat.Free to attend. All are welcome—bring your friends, neighbors, and anyone who believes in building a better Iowa.

Kick Off with Kris: Campaign Launch &amp; Community Pie Auction

Join Kris Williams, Candidate for Iowa House District 08, to officially launch our people-powered campaign! Let's rally for an Iowa that works for workers: with craft beer, community, and a slice of action.

Campaign Launch Event

Webster County Democrats central meeting

in Iowa, we believe in common sense. And right now, a common-sense look at our country shows something is broken. We have a system where giant corporations and a handful of billionaires can buy elections and influence politicians, while the rest of us are left to shout from the sidelines. Our voices are drowned out by big money.That’s not a real democracy. That’s an auction.True democracy means the people have the power, not just to vote, but to have a real say in the forces that shape our lives: our jobs, our healthcare, our land, and our economy. It’s about building a society where the wealth we all create together works for all of us, not just for those at the top.<h4>The Problem: Our Voices Are Being Drowned Out</h4><ul><li>Big Money in Politics: Campaigns are funded by wealthy donors and corporate PACs, so it’s their interests: (tax breaks for the rich, deregulation for polluters) that get heard in Des Moines and Washington. Our needs, like protecting family farms and saving rural hospitals, get put on the back burner.</li><li>An Economy That Works for the Few: For decades, the productivity of Iowa’s workers, on the factory floor and in the fields, has gone up! But the rewards have all flowed to shareholders and CEOs, while our wages have stayed flat. We’re working harder than ever but falling further behind.</li><li>No Real Say on the Job: Most of us spend the majority of our waking hours at work, yet we have little to no say in the decisions that affect our safety, our schedules, and our dignity.</li></ul>This isn't the Iowa value of "neighbors helping neighbors." This is a system designed to help the powerful.<h4>Our Vision: An Economy and a Democracy Run By and For Working People</h4>We need to extend the idea of democracy beyond the voting booth and into our daily economic lives. It’s about making sure that the wealth we create with our hands, and our minds benefits our communities, not just distant corporate headquarters.Here’s what that looks like here in Iowa:<ul><li>A Government That Works for Us, Not Them:<ul><li>Get Big Money Out: I’ll fight for public financing of campaigns, so politicians are accountable to voters, not corporate donors.</li><li>Protect and Expand Voting Rights: Make it easier, not harder, for every Iowan to vote, with automatic voter registration and expanded early voting.</li></ul></li><li>Worker Power and a Fair Share:<ul><li>Protect the Right to Unionize: Make it easier for workers to form a union so we can collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and safer working conditions. When unions are strong, all workers benefit.</li><li>Worker Cooperatives: We’ll provide state support for employees to own their businesses. Imagine a factory or a local grocery store owned and run by the people who work there, keeping the profits right here in our community.</li></ul></li><li>Public Wealth for Public Good:<ul><li>Invest in Ourselves: Instead of giving massive tax breaks to out-of-state corporations, let’s use our public resources to build the things we all need - like affordable housing, a state-owned public option for broadband, and renewable energy projects that create jobs and lower costs.</li><li>Keep Our Land and Wealth in Our Hands: Support policies that help family farmers, not giant agribusiness corporations, and protect our land from being exploited for short-term corporate gain.</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Our Commitment</h4>As your representative, I will be a voice for this common-sense vision of democracy. I will fight for:<ol><li>Campaign Finance Reform to end the dominance of corporate PAC money in our state politics.</li><li>Laws that Make it Easier to Unionize, because no one should have to risk their job to demand a fair wage.</li><li>Policies that Support Employee Ownership, helping to build an economy where working Iowans can build wealth and stability.</li></ol>This is about building an Iowa where everyone who works hard can build a good life. It’s about creating a true democracy of, by, and for the people.<h3>Call to Action Section</h3>Ready to build a democracy that works for Iowa working families?<ul><li>Share Your Story: Tell us how corporate power has impacted your job, your family, or your community.</li><li>Volunteer: Help us take this message of people-powered democracy to every doorstep in the district.</li><li>Donate: Chip in what you can to support a campaign funded by people, not PACs.</li></ul>

Putting Power back in the hands of the people. We have a system where giant corporations and a few billionaires can buy elections and influence politicians, while the rest of us shout from the sidelines. Our voices drowned out by big money. That's not a real democracy. That's an Auction.

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True Democracy

99 County Cancer Project

CAMPAIGN ON!Officially on the ballot with paperwork filed, graduated (finished classes), and Website Update!Williams is challenging the failure of “trickle-down” economics, noting that CEO pay has skyrocketed to nearly 300 times that of their workers within a single generation. His campaign commits to delivering tangible results for Iowans, contrasting his vision with what he describes as an ineffective status quo.A Platform for Working Iowans:The Williams campaign is built on a foundation of actionable policies designed to address the daily struggles of Iowa families:<ul><li>People Over Profit:&nbsp;Raising the minimum wage to a living wage, expanding public transportation, protecting consumers and small businesses from corporate monopolies, and investing in publicly owned clean energy.</li><li>Fully Fund Public Schools:&nbsp;Halting the diversion of public dollars to private institutions and guaranteeing every child a great education.</li><li>Health Care for All:&nbsp;Ensuring every Iowan has a right to accessible, affordable healthcare.</li><li>Improve Water Quality:&nbsp;Implementing common-sense protections for our</li><li>drinking water and closing loopholes for agricultural and industrial runoff.</li><li>Universal Childcare:&nbsp;Treating childcare as an essential public good, not a luxury commodity, to support working families.</li></ul>“This campaign is about making government work for hard-working people,” Williams stated. “I’m not here to be nice, but to deliver real results.”

Campaign On!

What we did<ul><li>6/29 - Progressive Democrats of Iowa Zoom</li><li>6/30 - We attended Ames's Town Hall on a new data center.&nbsp;</li><li>7/01 - Latino Caucus Zoom</li><li>7/03 - High Traffic Canvassed at Fort Frenzy Fourth of July Event - gathered signatures for data center moratorium for Webster County</li><li>7/04 - Happy 250th! We were in Gowrie Parade in the morning with the Webster Democrats and the Otho Parade in the afternoon, followed by my wife and I taking our 3-year-old to his first firework display&nbsp;(he loved it and constantly said "Pop!" as they went off!)</li><li>7/05 - Volunteered at AFES with their pop-up food pantry. AFES was able to serve over 300 neighbors in need, below their average, likely from the holiday weekend.&nbsp;</li><li>7/09 - Field Day in Early, Iowa, with Iowa Organic Association - hearing about how the Nees family leads in sustainable, organic farming practices.</li><li>7/11 - The team helped decorate the Webster County &amp; Iowa Forward Democrat Campaign Office, followed by canvassing.</li><li>7/12 - Kris went to the Liberty and Justice Dinner featuring keynote speaker Pete Buttigieg. Campaign manager Rachel celebrated her birthday with her family. Happy Birthday, Rachel!</li></ul>The Issues – Iowans FirstThis week, coming off America's big 250, many people I spoke with at doors and events talked with me about their mixed feelings of patriotism and disappointment.Personally, these feelings go together, as wanting more of the country we call home is the most patriotic we can do. We've seen times in our history where we made strides in culture, science, and democracy. But we've also experienced recent setbacks - and we're capable of seeing where our victories should have gone further for the people left behind.The ProblemWhen I ask people what their biggest concern is - or what keeps them up at night - I often&nbsp;hear one word: "everything". From the news seeing our president defying the law, to an illegal war that is driving up prices, and ICE as a Gestapo - kidnapping anyone, and gunning down without penalty.A state representative can't stop a war in Iran, impeach a president, or order ICE to stand down. But they can use the position to push back, protect constituents, and build a wall of resistance at the state level. State legislatures are increasingly becoming the frontline of defense against federal overreach.The SolutionThe fight for clean water is a fight against corporate polluters and the politicians they buy - whether they’re in Washington or Des Moines. That’s what this campaign is about: making sure the people of Webster County are protected, no matter who’s in the White House.Here's what I can do as your state representative:<ul><li>Pass laws that limit state cooperation with ICE&nbsp;- protect immigrants from being targeted at schools and hospitals, and ensure Iowans have legal recourse if their rights are violated.</li><li>Use the state budget to protect programs that the federal government is gutting - and make sure Iowans know who's responsible.</li><li>Speak out - loudly and publicly -&nbsp;against federal overreach, and I can organize constituents to do the same.&nbsp;We can use the platform that comes from being a legislator to raise up voices.</li><li>Work with other states&nbsp;to build a coordinated resistance.</li></ul>I can't fix everything from Des Moines. But I can make sure Iowa isn't just a bystander while our rights are eroded. That's what I'll fight for - on the legislative floor and with my neighbors at home.Where we’re going<ul><li>July 17th – Earlier Weekly Coffee Hour at 9 AM at Stella's, followed by a Podcast Interview at 10 AM July 18th – Badgerfest Parade at 10:30 AM (I'm convincing everyone we're "Running with the Badgers"), followed by the Webster Democrat-Coordinated Campaign Office Party at 11 AM! July 23rd – Webster Democrat Meeting at 7 PM at the Webster Democrat-Coordinated Campaign Office July 25th – Lobe Rangers Water Quality Field Day (open to the public) at 9 AM in Rockwell City, followed by a Canvass Event with the Latino Caucus Vice‑Chair launching at 11 AM from the Webster Democrat-Coordinated Campaign Office</li></ul>Noteworthy posts<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GhAha7Gtd/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">4th July Events</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DC195sFfY/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Water Nitrate Violations Double</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19GW2hq1n8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Liberty Dinner Squad Pic</a></li></ul>We again are rejecting all Corporate PAC money, so we really rely on, and are extremely grateful for, your support. We’ll spend your donations on ways to expand our reach to as many voters as possible, including:<ul><li>Postcards and other mailers and postage</li><li>Hand‑out cards for doors/events</li><li>Text messaging campaigns</li><li>Transportation costs for events and door-knocking</li><li>Campaign website costs</li><li>Radio ads, social media ads, and (hopefully) TV ads</li><li>Our campaign manager</li></ul><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate here</a>Finally, if you have anyone else in mind who would like to be added to our email list or who would be interested in volunteering, let us know at <a href="mailto:kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com">kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com</a>!-- Kris WilliamsDemocratic Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 08

Weekly update 7/13

Coffee hour at Stella's

Ames Data center council vote

Ames City council will be voting on a data center construction proposal

Gowrie 4th of July parade

We will walk in the parade with the Webster County Democrats

Lobe Rangers field day

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Across our country and here in Iowa, we see frequent attacks on fundamental rights: civil rights, bodily autonomy, and freedom of speech. It is past time to stop mere advocacy and take concrete action to protect these rights. One of my biggest critiques of the status quo is the reluctance of officials to stand strong on their beliefs without folding to political convenience; it’s a credibility issue that fails their constituents.I believe in the simple principle: "Your right to swing your fist ends where another person's nose begins." Our laws should protect people from harm, not police feelings.<h4>LGBTQ+ Rights: Love is Love</h4>No one is trying to "turn" anyone else gay. If a husband and wife can share a kiss in public, so can anyone else. Transgender Iowans want the same things we all do: to support their families, access healthcare without financial ruin, and live with respect. They belong in sports consistent with their gender identity; studies show trans women do not have an unfair advantage and are not overrepresented among top athletes. This isn't about biology—it's about dignity.<h4>Women's Rights: Protect Bodily Autonomy</h4>I am pro-choice because it is both the right and the popular position. Every state that has put abortion rights on the ballot has voted to protect them. Yet in Iowa, dangerous laws are causing harm: women are facing permanent damage or even death, we've lost OBGYNs and medical workers, and young families are leaving. Now, online extremists are targeting women's right to vote. We must lock in these protections and not budge an inch.<h4>Immigration Rights: A Path to Dignity</h4>Comprehensive immigration reform (Mass Amnesty) is more popular than mass deportation. Immigrants built this country, but we’ve seen federal agents terrorize communities, even murder, over paperwork. Meanwhile, the process takes decades, and employers who exploit undocumented workers get a slap on the wrist. We need efficient, responsible background checks and a clear path to status. This protects workers from slave wages and strengthens labor rights for everyone. Iowa should become a sanctuary state, ending local collaboration with ICE attacks on our neighbors. As one of the few states not in what the ACLU calls "constitution-free zones," we deserve basic protections, not having people attacked at their homes and place of work.<h4>Labor Rights: Restore Worker Power</h4>Iowa’s so-called "right-to-work" laws are a lie that only protects an employer's right to fire you without cause. Unions are the backbone of the 40-hour work week, weekends, and fair wages. We need stronger protections for unions, easier organizing processes, and strict penalties for companies that break labor laws. It’s time to tip the scales back in favor of workers.When did it become radical to say, "treat others how you want to be treated"? Why is a dignified life under attack by ultra-wealthy corporations? I will fight to defend the rights of all Iowans.

Defend Rights for All Iowans

Ice Cream social

Come on out to meet the candidate and share some ice cream!

The Kris Williams for Iowa team will be at the Gowrie, Iowa 4th of July parade with the Webster County Democrats at 10 am followed by the Otho 4th of July parade at 1 pm - come on out!

4th of July!

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/dd403363-8457-43e0-bb53-e7c7b9eee742/33c819b0-0900-4be1-b4c8-0b8511497cb0/33c819b0-0900-4be1-b4c8-0b8511497cb0.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1080&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" variant="framed">Help us get name recognition for the campaign around the community through door knocking. Starting at River Hops Brewery (1014 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501), we will form groups. We will come back together for refreshments after the event.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/dd403363-8457-43e0-bb53-e7c7b9eee742/2490d12f-aa09-4cdc-b591-558306c5c0f2/2490d12f-aa09-4cdc-b591-558306c5c0f2.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1080&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

Canvassing Event

On March 31st, the Iowa House put on a show. Democrats used Rule 60 to force a vote on multiple bills that had been stalled in committee for months. These weren't obscure measures. They were common-sense policies to:· Raise Iowa's stagnant $7.25 minimum wage· Restore collective bargaining rights for public workers· Crack down on wage theft· Strengthen unemployment protections· Establish paid family leave· Address worker misclassificationThe result was a 92-0 roll-call vote—every member who voted said yes. Every single Republican present voted to bring these bills to the floor for an up-or-down vote. It was a chance for real debate on issues that affect hundreds of thousands of Iowa families.But those "yes" votes were a mirage. The moment the vote was over, Speaker Pat Grassley used his authority to re-refer every single bill back to the same committees that had stalled them. Those committees are effectively done for the year. The bills are dead—killed not by a recorded vote against working Iowans, but by a procedural trick to save face and appease corporate donors.My opponent, Rep. Ann Meyer, voted "yes" on the discharge to look good, then stood silently as their leader buried the bills. She chose a procedural trick over a real vote. Her campaign donors include Walmart—a corporation that has fought for years against workers’ rights and wages—along with hundreds of thousands from other corporate PACs. That tells you who she fights for. Voters in this district deserve to know why.Kris WilliamsFort Dodge[D] Candidate for Iowa House, District 8

Letter To The Editor 4/06/2026

Iowa's childcare system is broken and unaffordable. This crisis isn't just a family issue or a harsh critique of "pro-life" politicians. It is an economic emergency that is pushing parents out of the workforce, and the limited options add to the reasons young families leave their home state. The Problem: An Unaffordable System That Fails Families &amp; Our EconomyDevestating Costs: Full-time childcare now rivals a mortgage payment for Iowa families, costing more than $10,000 a year per child on average. This forces impossible choices between a paycheck and staying home to care for your kids.Workforce Collapse: Parents, especially mothers, are being forced to leave their jobs or reduce hours because they cannot find or afford quality care. This shrinks our workforce, hurts local businesses, and drags down our economy. Inaccessible &amp; Patchwork System: Iowa's free preschool Program for 4-year-olds is starting, but it covers only about 10 hours a week and leaves out infants, toddlers, and the wraparound care working parents need. At best, many families have one parent work overnight, the other during the day, juggling the kids at the cost of quality of life as a family. For many rural and low-income families, options simply don't exist.Underpaid Educators: The dedicated professionals who care for and educate our youngest Iowans are paid poverty wages, leading to high turnover and program instability. The Kris Williams Solution: Universal Childcare as Public NecessityAs a dad who understands the struggle of balancing work and family, I believe childcare is a public good. It is essential infrastructure for a thriving economy, just like roads or schools. Guarantee Affordable, High-Quality Care for Every Family: We will build on Iowa's existing preschool framework to create a truly universal system. We cut the private school voucher scam, and fund a sliding-scale subsidy to cap family costs, expanded hours to match work schedules, and inclusion of all children from infancy through school age.Invest in Our Childcare Workforce: We must value educators by providing pathways for professional wages, benefits, and training. This investment would ensure stable, high-quality care for our children and create dignified jobs that keep people and families in our communities. Studies show early education isthe key to academic success, boosting our state back to the education superpower it once was.Boost Economic Growth &amp; Workforce Participation: Universal childcare is a powerful tool to boost the skill level and size of our workforce. It enables parents, particularly mothers, to participate fully, boosts local business productivity, and attracts and retains young families in Iowa, reversing the "brain drain."Affordable, reliable childcare isn't a luxury; it is fundemental to family security, economic mobility, and Iowa's future. We will fight to make it a reality for every working family.

Universal Childcare

What we didWe went to Manning, Iowa, and met the newly picked Lieutenant Governor candidate, Dave Muhlbauer. Also, we got over to the Iowa Food System Coalition: 2026 Farm and Food Conference. Where they celebrated people making amazing impacts in getting fresh local food to children and their families, also giving educational sessions on sustainable farming practices.The Issues – “Woke Trans Agenda”As the primary and convention wrap up, candidates look towards November. Fear of labels like "Woke Trans Agenda" and reactive politics are leaving voters concerned, and the couch looking like a better choice. Again.Pride is as important now as ever. As people fight back against wrongs in the world, we must remember the words of Marsha P. Johnson: "You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights." Your freedom is at risk if anyone's is.&nbsp;&nbsp;The problemAt both the national and state levels, elected officials have been looking for ways to court enough voters to win their upcoming elections. In the desperate attempt to win over the “moderate” Republicans, they have chosen to push the line of “keeping boys out of girls' sports.” Even people who claim to be fact-driven ignore that in 2024, the NCAA President testified that fewer than ten transgender athletes were a part of the half-million student athletes. If the reasoning is to protect our children, this culture war attack forgets that nearly all public school students are required to be in some sort of PE or athletics - especially in Iowa, where recent legislation just mandated it every day in elementary school.&nbsp;As I’m sure you all remember from grade school, there was always someone a head taller than the rest of the class, a preteen with a mustache, or someone light as a feather, regardless of devouring an entire pizza. These bans often have no logical carryout plan, leading to parents (often the parent being the sore loser) demanding a child drop their pants in front of an audience. Those obsessed with the issue would do well to educate themselves. Most affirmative care for children is simply therapy as they sort through new experiences.&nbsp; Instead of targeting trans kids, we could organize sports by measurable statistics like weight and skill level - anyone can have a natural advantage. In our awkward youth of changing bodies and socializing with different people, adults adding to the bullying seems profoundly unproductive.&nbsp;The solutionAddressing the real issues that affect all children, young athletes, and adults is the correct answer. Our children can’t learn, compete, or succeed when they’re going hungry, when the adults in their lives can’t afford to show up because they have to work multiple jobs. Elected officials should spend their time solving real problems - like access to affordable healthcare.&nbsp;Pride is as important now as it ever was. Don’t relent or accept the terms of those greedy for political power. We are all part of the working class. If we decide to leave anyone behind, we can expect that to be the place we will be pushed back to. Be greedier - demand more for yourself and your neighbor.Hamilton, B. R., et al. (2024). "Transgender women in sport: A cross‑sectional study of laboratory performance indicators." British Journal of Sports Medicine.Where we’re going<ul><li>Ice Cream Social Fundraiser – June 20th, 3 PM <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kw.icecream" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link to tickets</a></li><li>Fort Dodge Pride Event - w/table - June 27th 10 AM - 5 PM</li><li>Doorknocking event - June 28th, 1 PM. Fort Dodge.</li></ul>Noteworthy posts<ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14jxm9f51qb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link to Food &amp; Farm Conference pictures with Rep. Elinor Levin</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kriswilliamsforiowa.com/community" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link to new Community endorsement page</a></li></ul>We again are rejecting all Corporate PAC money, so we really rely on, and are extremely grateful for, your support. We’ll spend your donations on ways to expand our reach to as many voters as possible, including:<ul><li>Postcards and other mailers and postage</li><li>Hand‑out cards for doors/events</li><li>Text messaging campaigns</li><li>Transportation costs for events and door-knocking</li><li>Campaign website costs</li><li>Radio ads, social media ads, and (hopefully) TV ads</li><li>Our campaign manager</li></ul><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donate here</a>Finally, if you have anyone else in mind who would like to be added to our email list or who would be interested in volunteering, let us know at <a href="mailto:kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com">kriswilliamsforiowa@gmail.com</a>!

Weekly update #10 "Woke Trans Agenda"

First, an apology. I went quiet for the last couple of weeks while finishing my degree. That's on me. I should have communicated better. I'm sorry.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here’s what I did this week for HD‑8. I am going to be sending out a weekly update and let you all know what's going on! You’re getting this because you’ve shown faith in me – thank you. &nbsp;What got done:<ul><li>Graduated on 4/5 - officially done, now full-time on the campaign.</li><li>Knocked 40 doors in Fort Dodge - (Precinct&nbsp;5) - more to come with our warm weekend.</li><li>Picked up new campaign intro literature&nbsp;</li><li>Updated campaign website</li><li>Recorded 2 videos for social media</li><li>Met with Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI)</li><li>Attended a webinar from Dr. Larry Weber (IIHR) on our state's water quality sensors</li><li>Met with Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance</li><li>Letter to the Editor submitted to Fort Dodge Messenger (waiting to be posted). Here is the link to the website copy:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kriswilliamsforiowa.com/news/letter-to-the-editor-4062026?source=70a1f2b6-5593-4bbf-93e3-f2aa82877524">https://www.kriswilliamsforiowa.com/news/letter-to-the-editor-4062026?source=70a1f2b6-5593-4bbf-93e3-f2aa82877524</a></li><li>Scheduled a "Restart Reconnect" pizza or Zoom meet up for 4/16 afternoon/evening - location TBD, reply if you&nbsp;can make it</li></ul>&nbsp;What I’m struggling with: <ul><li>Still need a campaign manager (paid part-time, 10-15 hrs/week - do you know anyone organized and reliable?– please reply Or forward this</li><li>Balancing listening sessions with actual door knocking - I don't want to waste anyone's time.</li></ul>&nbsp;Next week’s goals: <ul><li>Find campaign&nbsp;manager (seriously - this is my top priority)</li><li>Host the pizza meetup, and assign volunteer roles</li><li>Raise $300 (can you chip in $10?&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kris-williams-1</a>)</li><li>Knock 100 Doors</li></ul>Upcoming Event(s):<ul><li>Friday, April 17th - River Hops Brewery 6-7:30 town hall&nbsp;event with Ashley WolfTornabane for Congress District 4, Rachel Burns for House District 7, and Kris Williams for House District 8 (me)</li></ul>

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Fort Dodge Pride!

Kris believes a quality public education is the foundation of a strong community and a fair shot for every child. Yet, while Iowa once led the nation, our schools have fallen to the middle of the pack and continue to slip. Today, only 52% of our elementary students are reading at grade level. We cannot accept this decline.The core problem is clear: our commitment has wavered. Public funds are being diverted from our neighborhood schools, harming the education of the vast majority of Iowa's children. Kris will fight to refocus our priorities on the public good.<h3>Kris's Plan: Putting Public Schools and Iowa Families First</h3>Kris will champion a multi-pronged approach to restore Iowa's educational leadership and support working families.<ol><li>Fully Invest in Our Public Schools: Kris will ensure our public schools have the resources they need: strong after-school programs, mental health counselors, nurses, and smaller class sizes. He will integrate student voices into decisions that affect their education and fully supports embedding the ISEA Bill of Teacher Rights in the state constitution.</li><li>End the Private School Voucher Drain: Kris will fight to end the voucher program that funnels public dollars to private, for-profit institutions. Public money should fund the public good—not schools that can discriminate and widen the gap between "the haves" and "the have-nots."</li><li>Expand Learning from Preschool Through Career: To build lifelong success, Kris will:<ul><li>Invest in Early Childhood: Expand Iowa's successful preschool program to more children and families, providing the critical foundation all students deserve.</li><li>Guarantee Affordable Pathways: Ensure every Iowan has access to affordable community college and workforce training to build skills for high-demand careers.</li><li>Strengthen High School Opportunity: Expand career-based education in high schools, creating multiple pathways to success.</li></ul></li></ol>Great schools are a great tool to end Iowa's "brain drain," attract new families, and build an economy that works for everyone. Kris is committed to making the investments today that will ensure our children, and our state thrive tomorrow.

Fully Fund Great Public Schools

International Labor Day, aka "The Original"Did you know that most countries celebrate Labor Day on May 1st? It's often marked by coordinated worker strikes, commemorating the 1886 Haymarket affair. It's also the time of year when the weather is at its prime for this kind of action.Whether you're facing an abusive employer or a tyrannical ruler, you have the advantage: corporations are coming off the first quarter, having spent their Q4 extras, often in management or ceo bonuses. If your savings run dry, you can more likely go without the heating bill.The September Labor Day we celebrate in the U.S. was designed to break international labor solidarity as capitalism went global. The idea was that if an employer wanted to wait you out, you'd grow too cold to keep fighting.Plans TBD

Kris wants to listen to what matters most to you and your family.Date: Saturday, February 07, 2026Time: 2 PM - 3:30 PMLocation: River Hops Brewery

May Day!

Kris will be speaking with Chuy Rivas on his podcast

Against the Odds podcast

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Door Knocking Event

Webster County Democrats Opening Party 

Come to see the office all set up! Candidates will be there to speak and refreshments will be provided. We will go canvassing after the event

Listening Tour: District 08 with Kris Williams #3

Iowa's economy is rigged. For decades, the promise has been that tax cuts for the wealthy and deregulation for corporations would create prosperity for all. This "trickle-down" theory has failed. The result is a broken social contract where CEOs now make 300 times what their workers earn, while families struggle with the high cost of housing, energy, and transportation. It's time to build an economy that puts people over profit.The Problem: A System Skewed Toward Corporate Power<ul><li>Starvation Wages &amp; Soaring CEO Pay: Iowa's minimum wage is frozen at $7.25—a starvation wage. While neighboring states move toward $15, studies show a true Iowa living wage is now near $20/hour. Meanwhile, executive pay has exploded, extracting wealth from our communities.</li><li>Unaffordable Housing &amp; Corporate Landlords: Families are squeezed by rising rents and housing costs. The logic of the market, focused solely on profit, fails to provide stable, affordable homes for our elderly, young families, and low-income Iowans.</li><li>Corporate Monopolies &amp; Stranded Communities: From energy giants like MidAmerican to retail chains like Dollar General, large corporations use their power to crush small businesses and trap consumers with high prices and limited choices. This has devastated main streets and left rural Iowans with fewer essential services.</li><li>A Rigged Tax System: Iowa politicians have slashed corporate taxes, with rates set to fall to 5% by 2028. The promised "good-paying jobs and philanthropy" have not materialized. Instead, it's a giveaway that forces working families to shoulder the burden through higher property and sales taxes.</li><li>Inadequate &amp; Unsafe Infrastructure: The lack of reliable, affordable public transportation, especially in rural areas, isolates residents, burdens families with multiple car payments, forces our elderly to drive on dangerous winter roads, and holds back our economy.</li></ul>The Kris Williams Solution: An Iowa that Works for WorkersI believe the economy should serve people, not the other way around. Here is my plan to rebalance power, lower costs, and rebuild prosperity from the ground up.<ol><li>Guarantee a Living Wage &amp; Tax Extreme Wealth: Raise Iowa's minimum wage to a true living wage, starting with a push to $20/hour. Simultaneously, we will reform our tax code to make ultra-wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share, reversing the failed trickle-down experiment.</li><li>Launch a Public Housing Initiative: Use state resources to convert abandoned buildings into quality, affordable public housing. We will guarantee units for vulnerable populations like the elderly and young families, with the rest available first-come, first-serve. This reduces market pressure, protects community home values, and ensures housing is a right, not a luxury.</li><li>Break Monopolies &amp; Protect Main Street: Create publicly owned utility options to provide low-cost, clean energy and break the stranglehold of private monopolies. We will enact strict antitrust enforcement and support policies to protect consumers and small "mom-and-pop" businesses from predatory corporate practices.</li><li>Invest in Public, Statewide Transportation: Build a 21st-century transportation network that includes expanding rural rail and bus services. This will connect towns to jobs and healthcare, provide safe alternatives to winter driving, and cut the poverty tax of car ownership.</li></ol>The choice is clear: continue a system designed for corporate greed, or fight for one built on the dignity of work. I choose people over profit. We will build an Iowa where hard work is rewarded, families can afford to thrive, and communities—not corporations—come first.

For too long, the promise of the free market has been broken for working families. In sector after sector, and handful of powerful corporations have created functional monopolies, leaving us with no real choice. The result - soaring costs for groceries, utilities, and housing, while wages stagnate. They prioritize profits over our people. It's time to flip the script.

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