The Iowa Green Party is the Iowa state affiliate of the Green Party of the United States. The party promotes environmental sustainability, grassroots democracy, social justice, and nonviolence through political participation and community organizing across Iowa.
Green Party members and supporters work to advance policies that protect Iowa’s natural resources, strengthen democratic participation, and build thriving local communities throughout the state.
Protect Iowa’s land, water, and natural resources while promoting renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.
Strengthen democratic participation through election reform, transparency, and community involvement in public decision-making.
Promote fairness, civil rights, and equal opportunity for all communities across Iowa.
Support policies that strengthen local economies, protect workers, and reduce inequality.
The Iowa Green Party has participated in Iowa elections and political organizing for more than two decades. Green Party presidential candidates have appeared on the Iowa ballot in multiple election cycles, offering voters an alternative political voice.
In the 2000 presidential election, Green Party candidate Ralph Nader received more than two percent of the vote in Iowa, which enabled the party to achieve ballot access under Iowa election law.
Green presidential nominees including Ralph Nader, David Cobb, Cynthia McKinney, and Jill Stein have appeared on the Iowa ballot in past elections.
In 2013, the Green Party of the United States held its Annual National Meeting in Iowa City, bringing together delegates and organizers from across the country.
Green presidential candidate Ralph Nader receives over 2% of the vote in Iowa, enabling the party to gain ballot access in the state.
Green Party presidential candidates including David Cobb, Cynthia McKinney, and Jill Stein appear on the Iowa ballot.
The Green Party of the United States holds its Annual National Meeting in Iowa City.
The Iowa Green Party continues organizing across the state to support candidates, community initiatives, and democratic reforms.
The Iowa Green Party operates as a state affiliate within the Green Party of the United States, which is organized as a federation of state parties represented through the Green National Committee.
Members and volunteers across Iowa help organize community events, support candidates for office, and promote policies that strengthen democratic participation and environmental stewardship.