Iowa Democratic Party - 3rd Congressional District

Polk County Steak Fry
2025-09-13 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Des Moines Biergarten (Water Works Park), 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
The Polk County Democratic Party proudly welcomes you to the 2025 Steak Fry on Saturday, September 13th at our NEW location within Water Works Park at the Des Moines Biergarten!

This year, we are thrilled to welcome U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen! Chris Van Hollen, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 after serving Maryland for over a decade in the U.S. House of Representatives and earlier in the Maryland State Legislature. Throughout his career, he has been a tireless advocate for equal rights, justice, and opportunity, fighting to create good jobs, strengthen small businesses, and expand access to education and job training for all.

In Congress, Senator Van Hollen has defended Social Security and Medicare, worked across party lines to protect the Chesapeake Bay, expand medical research, fight childhood cancer, and pass the ABLE Act to help families with children with disabilities. He is known for tackling tough issues like growing economic inequality with practical, results-oriented solutions.
Senator Van Hollen is a graduate of Swarthmore College, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and Georgetown Law. He lives in Maryland with his wife, Katherine, and they are the proud parents of three children, Anna, Nicholas, and Alexander.

In addition to Senator Van Hollen, you can look forward to hearing from our slate of candidates running for US Senate, US Representative for 3rd District, Governor, AG & Secretary of State.

Gates open at 11:00 AM, with meal service starting at 12:00 PM and the program kicking off at 1:00 PM.
Individual tickets are just $40. This year’s event will be catered by Orchestrate Hospitality, offering steak, chicken, or a vegan option with sides. Kids 12 and under eat for free.

Hardship tickets may be available by request to polkdems@gmail.com. Please send any accessibility requests to polkdems@gmail.com.
Bulk ticket purchases (over 20 tickets) must be completed two weeks before the event. Contact polkdems@gmail.com for more information.

Absentee Voting
2025-10-15 08:00 - 2025-11-03 17:00 | Multiple
Wednesday, October 15: First Day of Absentee Voting
Monday, November 3: Absentee Ballot In-Person Deadline
Tuesday, November 4: Absentee Ballots Receipt Deadline (Election Day)

Polk County Central Committee Monthly Meeting
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, 50310

West Des Moines Democrats Monthly Meeting
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Gilroy’s Kitchen on Eighth St., 1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

December Monthly Meeting & Potluck
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | St Mark’s Church, 1105 Grand Av., West Des Moines, 50265
