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DES MOINES, IA - Today, Dubuque native and union carpenter Matt Robinson (D) filed his nomination petition for the Democratic nomination in Iowa House District 72 with the Secretary of State’s office.
A sizable group of union members joined Robinson as he delivered his paperwork and 139 signatures. The group included Derek & Kristi Duehr (Carpenters Local 678), Felicia Hilton (Mid-American Carpenters), Royce Peterson (Carpenters Local 1260), Rhea Pierce & Amy Hageman (Carpenters Local 2060), and the former president of the Iowa Federation of Labor, Sen. Tom Townsend. “I started this campaign because I believe that working people deserve to have a voice in the Iowa House,” Robinson shared. “I was so heartened to be joined by so many brothers and sisters in Labor as I filed my paperwork today. I am running for the folks who are just trying to pay the bills and put food on the table, so it was an honor to have so many working folks join me today as I officially put my name on the ballot. When asked what his priorities would be if elected in November, Robinson shared that he wants to work to lift wages for all Iowans. “Working-class people do not get a fair shake in Des Moines,” Robinson said. “Just look at the legislature’s inaction on income. We have a minimum wage that is ready to graduate from high school, for 18 years, it has been $7.25 an hour. This isn’t a matter of getting by; this is a matter of survival. If you are a minimum wage earner, you are starving right now. And that is keeping the wages of every Iowan down. When I am in Des Moines, I won’t settle for anything less than an $ 18-an-hour minimum wage. Robinson will now appear on the June primary ballot. The winner will face the incumbent, Jennifer Smith, in the November election.
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Matt Robinson Launches Iowa House Campaign with Strong Grassroots Support, Raising Over $13,0006/12/2025 Dubuque, IA – Matt Robinson, Democratic candidate for Iowa House, kicked off his campaign this past weekend with a powerful show of local support, raising over $13,000 in his official campaign launch. The event drew over 100 community members, highlighting strong grassroots enthusiasm for his vision of building a better Iowa.Of the funds raised, 98% came from local, small-dollar donors, underscoring a broad base of community support and a campaign powered by everyday Iowans. "I'm incredibly humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support from our neighbors and friends,” said Robinson. “To see so many people invest in this campaign — not just financially, but with their time and energy — means the world.” The event included speeches from Assistant Democratic Leader, State Representative Heather Matson, State Representative Lindsay James, and Robinson himself, who emphasized his commitment to everyday Iowans. With the campaign off to a strong start, Robinson says he's focused on building momentum and bringing real change to the Statehouse. “This campaign is about building a better Iowa — together,” Robinson said. “We’re done waiting on solutions from out-of-touch politicians. I’m ready to fight for working class Iowans. It’s time we do more than just merely get by, we need paychecks that keep up with costs and the security to know if we work hard and do the right thing we will be able to thrive.”  |
