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Dubuque County Convention 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Keystone Area Education Agency

The Dubuque County Democratic Convention is where local Democrats come together to elect party leaders, adopt platform priorities, and choose delegates to represent our county at the district and state conventions.

If you participated in your precinct caucus or simply want to be part of the process – this is your next step.

All Democrats are welcome to attend. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a longtime volunteer, the convention is your opportunity to help shape the future of our party here at home.

Upcoming Elections

Elections are right around the corner – with the primary on June 2 and the midterm election on November 3, every vote has the power to shape our schools, wages, and future. Local Democrats are working hard to make sure every voice is heard and every ballot is counted – because when Dubuque shows up, we create a blue wave from Dubuque to D.C.

Primary Election

Early Voting Begins: May 13
Election Day: June 2

Midterm Election

Early Voting Begins: October 14
Election Day: November 3

Polls are open 7 AM – 8 PM on Election Day.

Official information, hours, and updates are available through the Dubuque County Elections Office.

Browse Events

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2 DCD Platform Commitee DCD Platform Commitee Starts: 6:30 PM Ends: March 2, 2026 - 8:30 PM Location: UAW local 94, 3450 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa Description: Meeting of the Committee writing the Platform for the Dubuque County Democrats. More details... •	3 DCD Data and Analytics: Data Sub-Committee DCD Data and Analytics: Data Sub-Committee Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: March 3, 2026 - 7:00 PM Location: Virtual Description: Are you passionate about uncovering the truth, shifting perspectives with compelling data, or helping others speak up through powerful letters to the editor? We need your voice. We need your insight. We need you.Whether you love research, storytelling, organizing, or just want to support our community’s fight for a better future—there’s a place for you here. Let’s rise to the occasion, just as those before us did when their moment came. The time is now. Our families, our neighbors, and our future are worth organizing for. Join us. Let’s build a stronger coalition—together. Sign up below and join us if you are able. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds2oDdgKWsroax_mLgWNCjl9T8YBOl8rWJe6dhq6p4b_NtEg/viewform?pli=1 More details... •	4	5 Grab a Beer with Eli Grab a Beer with Eli Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: March 5, 2026 - 8:00 PM Location: Dimensional Brewing Company, 67 Main Street, Dubuque Description: An event with Eli Licht, Candidate for House District 72. More details... •	6	7 Cracker Barrel Legislative Forum Hosted by Dubuque Federation of Labor Cracker Barrel Legislative Forum Hosted by Dubuque Federation of Labor Starts: 9:30 AM Ends: March 7, 2026 - 11:00 AM Location: Harborview Room, Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St, Dubuque Description: Members of the Dubuque delegation to the State Legislature will meet with constituents, provide updates from Des Moines, and take questions from the audience. All Cracker Barrel events are free and open to the public. More details... 26th Annual United Labor Dinner 26th Annual United Labor Dinner Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: March 7, 2026 - 8:00 PM Location: Q Casino, 1855 Greyhound Park Drive, Dubuque Description: 6:00 pm cash bar. 7:00 pm Dinner followed by Program Two new members will be inducted into the Dubuque Area Labor Hall of Fame: Thomas Townsend IBEW Local 704 and Ben Duehr UAW Local 94 Will also induct two new members into Friends of Labor Hall of Fame: University of Iowa Labor Center and Thomas L. Flynn (Former Iowa State Senator). RSVP: By phone to Shelly Freiburger 563-582-5947, ext 20 or Dave Baker 563-258-1421 Ticket Cost: $65/person More details... • •	8
9	10 Pre-Central Committee Meal Pre-Central Committee Meal Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: March 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM Location: United Automobile Workers Local 94, 3450 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA Description: 6:00pm Pre-meeting meal 7:00pm Central Committee Meeting More details... DBQ Central Committee Meeting DBQ Central Committee Meeting Starts: 7:00 PM Ends: March 10, 2026 - 8:00 PM Location: UAW Local 94, 3450 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001 Description: Dubuque County Democratic Party meets the second Tuesday of each month. Additional events at DBQDemocrats.org. If you're a candidate wishing to speak to the central committee, please contact dbqdemchair@gmail.com or info@dbqdems.org to be added to the agenda. More details... • •	11	12 DCD Data & Analytics: Media and Marketing Subcommittee Meeting DCD Data & Analytics: Media and Marketing Subcommittee Meeting Starts: 6:00 PM Ends: March 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Description: Are you passionate about uncovering the truth, shifting perspectives with compelling data, or helping others speak up through powerful letters to the editor? We need your voice. We need your insight. We need you.Whether you love research, storytelling, organizing, or just want to support our community’s fight for a better future—there’s a place for you here. Let’s rise to the occasion, just as those before us did when their moment came. The time is now. Our families, our neighbors, and our future are worth organizing for. Join us. Let’s build a stronger coalition—together. Sign up below and join us if you are able. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds2oDdgKWsroax_mLgWNCjl9T8YBOl8rWJe6dhq6p4b_NtEg/viewform?pli=1 More details... •	13 DCD Social Club Game Night DCD Social Club Game Night Starts: 6:30 PM Ends: March 13, 2026 - 8:30 PM Location: 928 Mt. Loretta Ave., Dubuque Description: Come one, come ALL to the Dubuque County Social Club Game Night!!! Whether you’re a card shark, trivia buff or just love to get together with like-minded people, the Social Club is the group for you. Plus, what better way to start your weekend? More details... •	14 Coffee Chats with Eli Coffee Chats with Eli Starts: 9:00 AM Ends: March 14, 2026 - 11:00 AM Location: Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson Street, Dubuque Description: An event with Eli Licht, Candidate for House District 72. More details... •	15
16	17	18	19	20	21 DCD County Convention DCD County Convention Starts: 9:15 AM Ends: March 21, 2026 - 12:45 PM Location: Keystone Area Education Agency, 2310 Chaney Road, Dubuque Description: 9:15am-10am - Regular Registration 10am-10:45am - Late-arriving Registration 10am - Convention convenes. 10:45am - Late-arriving registration closes Final report of the Credentialing Committee (approximately) 12:45pm Anticipated ending time Delegate Fee: $20.00 for cash, check, and online payments. Delegates may prepay the $20.00 suggested donation at ActBlue no later than Friday, March 20, 2026 at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/county-convention2026 Checks should be made payable to Dubuque County Democrats and mailed to P.O. Box 686, Dubuque, Iowa, 52004, or turned in the day of the convention. The convention hall and rest rooms will be accessible on the ground level. Handicap parking will be available near the conference center entrance. If you need additional accommodations or have questions, please contact the County 1st Vice-Chair, RRS Stewart, at (612) 501-9747 or rrs3z@virginia.edu, or County 2nd Vice-Chair Zoie Forston at (563) 599-3512 or forstonz@gmail.com or County Chair Eli Licht at dbqdemchair@gmail.com or call (563) 213-9409. More details... •	22
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