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Photos from the trail.
![]() Thankful to be back at the Catherine McAuley Center for a tour. They are providing life-changing services! | ![]() With Abby, my three daughters, and a supporter in HD 67! |
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![]() Door knocking in House District 67 with candidate for Congress, Abby Finkenauer. | ![]() At Campaign HQ, speaking to our amazing volunteers about how we can win in November. |
![]() Updating the Linn County Democrats at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha. | ![]() With Governor Martin O'Malley after he endorsed our campaign for House District 67. |
![]() Team Eric with Governor Martin O'Malley. | ![]() Touring the Cedar Rapids Can Shed and learning about the needs of their industry. |
![]() Speaking at a campaign event in Hiawatha's Karma Coffee Cafe. | ![]() Checking out Kirkwood Community College's wind turbine program! |
![]() Toured Kirkwood Community College to learn about the incredible opportunities they are providing students all across the state. | ![]() When I needed to send out a mailing last minute, 15+ volunteers came to my home and got it done. People are committed to winning our state back! |
![]() Chatting with community activists Rebecca and Temple at our Flip It Iowa event. | ![]() Speaking at our Flip It Iowa event. |
![]() Passing out candy to parade-watchers at the CR Freedom Festival. | ![]() With Abby Finkenauer, our candidate for U.S. Congress, before the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Parade. |
![]() Posing with Democratic candidates for Iowa House. | ![]() Toured HACAP and learned about the great programs they provide to our communities. |
![]() Supporting access to women's healthcare at Planned Parenthood event in Cedar Rapids. | ![]() Toured the Abbe Center in Cedar Rapids and learned about the mental health crisis we have here in Iowa. |
![]() Had a fun-filled Father's Day at Adventureland Park! | ![]() Firing up the Labor Caucus of the Iowa Democratic Party at the State Convention. |
![]() Touring the Eastern Iowa Airport with Airport Director Marty Lenss. | ![]() Making friends and talking about my work as a special education teacher. |
![]() Families here in House District 67 grabbing some free balloon art at our Community BBQ. | ![]() Welcoming the crowd at our Community BBQ in Hiawatha. |
![]() Thank you Lucy, rising sophomore at American University, for knocking doors with us! | ![]() Celebrating Grace's first dance recital! |
![]() Speaking at a house party hosted by the Liabo's. | ![]() Family photo at the polls on Primary Election Day! |
![]() Discussing the issues at our campaign event at Vineria in Cedar Rapids. | ![]() Wearing orange in honor of those who lost their lives to gun violence. It has to end. |
![]() Sharing my story and why I'm running at a Flip It Iowa event. | ![]() Speaking about gun violence at a Wear Orange event in Cedar Rapids. |
![]() Voting on Primary Election Day with my daughters Grace, Caroline, and Ella. | ![]() Letting the good times roll at a Cedar Rapids Kernels game! |
![]() #EricForIowa volunteers stuff and seal envelopes on a rainy Day of Action! | ![]() Conversing with a student after participating in a forum on school safety. |
![]() At Linn Mar High School, Eric participated in a student-led forum on school safety and gun violence. | ![]() Stopped for lunch at a Maid Rite in Newton on our way home from Des Moines. |
![]() Dr. Eric Gjerde is officially on the ballot to represent District 67! | ![]() At the Starlight Lounge, Eric joined the Stonewall Democrats for their monthly meeting. |
![]() Before volunteers hit the streets to knock on doors, Eric goes over some canvassing tips on our second Day of Action. | ![]() At the ISEA conference in Des Moines, Dr. Gjerde ran into his classmates from graduate school. |
![]() Eric had the opportunity to tour the His Hands Clinic on the Southeast side of Cedar Rapids. Here he is pictured with Executive Director Dawn Brouwers. | ![]() Members of the University of Iowa Democrats traveled north to join Eric for our Day of Action. They helped knock on over 100 doors in six degree weather. |
![]() On a cold Monday night, Dr. Gjerde met with Moms Demand Action, a group advocating for gun violence prevention. | ![]() Eric joined hundreds of Iowans at the Activists Get Active Conference hosted by Indivisible Iowa and the Teamsters Community Action Network. |
![]() Here's Grace, Caroline, Ella, and family dog Scout, enjoying the miraculous snowfall on Christmas Eve. | ![]() At a house party for Eric, he spoke about the direction our state is going and how he will fight for us in Des Moines. |
![]() The house party for Dr. Gjerde was packed full of people ready for change. | ![]() A photo of Eric, Amy, and their three girls after purchasing the family Christmas tree. |
![]() State Senator Liz Mathis introduces Dr. Gjerde at our Take Back the House event in Linn County. | ![]() We held a Take Back the House event in Johnson County where Eric spoke about the importance of winning back District 67. |
![]() After speaking at our Take Back the House event in Johnson County, Eric sat down with every individual to listen to their concerns. | ![]() Dr. Gjerde speaks about the importance of this election at our Campaign Kick-Off and Fundraiser at Lebowski's Bar & Grill. |
![]() Residents of District 67 talk with Eric about the challenges Iowans are facing. | ![]() Junior at the University of Iowa, Tavian Stilwell, calls district residents to invite them to our Campaign Kick-Off and Fundraiser. |
![]() Volunteers for our campaign pose for a photo before the 2017 Marion Swamp Fox Parade kicks off. | ![]() Eric serves brats to union members and their families at the Hawkeye Area Labor Council's annual Labor Day Picnic. |
![]() After marching in the parade, Eric poses in front of the Hiawatha Fun Fest Parade sign. | ![]() Eric meeting a district resident at the Hiawatha Fun Fest Parade. |
![]() Our campaign volunteers pose for a photo before marching in the Hiawatha Fun Fest Parade. | ![]() Teacher Mike Panoch and Candidate for Iowa House District 68, Scott Foens lead the campaign in marching in the Hiawatha Fun Fest Parade. |
![]() Campaign volunteers pose for a photo before marching in the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Parade. | ![]() Eric carries his daughter Ella on his shoulders as they march in the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Parade. |
![]() Eric expressing his concerns to U.S. Senator Joni Ernst about the attempt by Republicans in congress to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. | ![]() Eric speaking with residents of Cedar Rapids at Asian Fest. |
![]() Eric participating in a round table about the state's budget with Democratic candidate for governor, Senator Nate Boulton. | ![]() At his first campaign event, Eric spoke with residents about the issues that impact them. |
![]() The Cedar Rapids March for Climate ended with a photo in front of the Northern District Federal Courthouse. | ![]() A selfie with Imam Taha Tawil of Mother Mosque of America at the Cedar Rapids March for Climate. |
![]() Eric attended the League of Women Voters Linn County forum on April 15th to hear the dialogue on important issues. | ![]() Eric with his wife Amy and their three little girls: Grace (6) and three year old twins Caroline and Ella. |
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