Event Description: “Election Watch 2026: What You Need To Know About Poll Working & Poll Watching.” Virtual Event by Iowa Democratic Women's Caucus and Jo Vetter
REGISTER HERE! Join Us for an Informative Zoom Hour!
Election Day is fast approaching! Primaries are June 2, and the General Election is November 3. Do you know the status of your voter registration? Are you interested in being a precinct election observer, a precinct worker, or just want to know more about the process and protections?
Join us tonight to learn and ask your questions around Iowa elections. Amy Powell will describe voter protections and rights in the State of Iowa, and Julie Persons will discuss the nuts and bolts of Iowa voting and elections, including serving as a precinct election official. Iowa Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Jo Vetter will be your host.
SPEAKER BIOS:
AMY POWELL is the Director of the Iowa Coordinated Campaign’s Voter Protection Program. She is a staunch advocate for voting rights with over a decade of experience in Democratic Party Voter Protection efforts across multiple battleground states. In 2026 she is working to ensure that Iowa voters' voices are heard and protected by building a statewide network of election observers and a robust voter education and assistance program. Amy grew up in Iowa City and graduated from the University of Iowa.
JULIE PERSONS is the current Johnson County Auditor elected in November 2024. She is state certified in elections and is currently working on her national elections certificate through CERA (Certified Elections Registration Administrator). Prior to being the County Auditor, she was the first female Mayor of Swisher, Iowa, and worked for over a decade in the retirement department at Transamerica in Cedar Rapids. She is originally from Davenport and moved to Johnson County over 25 years ago to attend the University of Iowa and has been in the county ever since graduation.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting Via Zoom. Register in advance using the above link and the “Zoom Meeting Link” will be emailed to you prior to the meeting.