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05/12/2026

Register to Vote Democrat, Vote in Primary! June 2

Michelle Servadio Elias, “Shelly”, is running for Iowa House District 96 to represent Muscatine County with practical, community-focused leadership. Shelly listens first, then works across differences to deliver meaningful results for our neighbors.

04/30/2026

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04/16/2026

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Michelle Servadio Elias is on the Democratic Ballot for House District 96. Thank you all for your support on June 2!

Michelle Servadio Elias, "Shelly", is a US Army veteran, retired nurse, wife, mother, business owner, a Christian woman and an advocate for ALL Iowans.

Her oath to the Constitution never ends -- to protect and defend the rights of all Iowans.

04/09/2026

In a time when companies are increasingly prioritizing profits over people, and when interest in labor unions continues to grow amid economic uncertainty, the principles articulated in Rerum Novarum are poised to resonate once again. The encyclical’s emphasis on the dignities of work, the value of workers, and the moral obligations of employers has newfound relevance today: https://justcauseteamsters.substack.com/p/leos-legacy

03/31/2026

IOWA HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS SUCCEED IN ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR BILLS TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES

Des Moines, Iowa — Today, Iowa House Democrats succeeded in advancing solutions for working families by voting to pull parts of their Working Families and Affordability Plan out of committee and place them on the House Calendar.

“At a time when Iowans are dealing with rising costs and economic uncertainty, the Legislature should be focused on helping working families get ahead,” said House Democratic Leader State Rep. State Representative Brian Meyer. “Meanwhile, their caucus has been busy raising taxes, ignoring the fiscal death spiral, and has yet to do anything to help working families this session.”

Our Working Families and Affordability Plan includes a package of bills to strengthen economic security for working Iowans, including:

-Increasing Iowa’s minimum wage to $15/an hour (HF 2378)

-Restoring collective bargaining rights for Iowa workers (HJR 2008)

-Cracking down on wage theft to ensure workers are paid what they earn (HF 2380)

-Strengthening unemployment insurance protections for workers who lose their jobs (HF 2384)

-Establishing paid family leave so Iowans don’t have to choose between a paycheck and caring for their family (HF 2631)

-Addressing worker misclassification that denies employees benefits and workplace protections (HF 2385)

Democrats said their package reflects policies that directly address the financial pressures many Iowa families are facing, including layoffs in manufacturing, protections for Iowa workers, and wage increases for thousands of Iowa families.

“Iowans expect their elected officials to focus on protecting workers and helping families make ends meet,” Leader Meyer added. "With our bills now on the House Calendar, Iowa Republicans have the opportunity to move forward with our policies that would do exactly that, and we look forward to ensuring these bills get a vote on the floor.”

Iowa House Democrats say they will continue pushing for policies that strengthen wages and protect workers.

03/28/2026