Political Groups

GETTING POLITICAL GETTING POLITICAL ON CAMPUS ON CAMPUS

Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucus status offers students an opportunity to get up-close and personal with the political world.

Iowa is home to the first caucuses in the presidential-election season, and that means presidential candidates and potential candidates flood the state in hopes of getting to know Iowans. University of Iowa students essentially pave the way for these candidates and their futures once they reach Iowa City. Whatever way you choose to make your voice heard, the UI has a number of outlets and student organizations to help you do so.

UNIVERSITY DEMOCRATS

Students interested in electing and showing support for Democratic candidates can find each other within the University Democrats. While extremely active during caucuses and election season, this partisan group on campus works year-round to shape the Democratic party.

COLLEGE REPUBLICANS

Any and all UI Republicans can find a home with the College Republican student organization where student Republicans and conservatives can rally candidates and each other as well as meet like-minded individuals.

YOUNG DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS AT IOWA

Members of the UI community who are interested in racial, gender, economic, and environmental justice in Iowa meet through the Young Democratic Socialists at Iowa. The group centers itself around education and activism.

HAWK THE VOTE

This nonpartisan organization aims to help students, staff, and faculty be active and informed voters. Whether you need to know how to register to vote in Iowa or you're interested in volunteering at the polls, Hawk the Vote is your one-stop shop.

STUDENT HOUSING

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