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Van Hollen in Iowa

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen o...s for The Banner Des Moines USA

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland greets a resident at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland speaks at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

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Polly Antonelli serves meat at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

Marcie Barlage of Des Moines ea...s for The Banner Des Moines USA

Marcie Barlage of Des Moines eats a cob of corn at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

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A person digs into potato salad at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

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Bob Henderson and Michael Rieck of Des Moines eat and drink at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland walks to the stage during the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland signs a poster at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

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An audience members lying on the ground claps as U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland speaks at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland leaves the stage after a presentation of the colors and Pledge of Allegiance at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025. KC McGinnis for The Banner Des Moines USA

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Van Hollen in Iowa

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Updated Sep 2025

Location Iowa

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Van Hollen urges Iowans to step up for democracy

DES MOINES, Iowa — Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to Iowa to deliver a message to hundreds of Democrats on Saturday: Democracy is in trouble, and so is their party. It’s up to them to fix it.

By Brenda Wintrode. Photos by KC McGinnis for The Baltimore Banner.

Van Hollen urges Iowans to step up for democracy

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Van Hollen urges Iowans to step up for democracy

Van Hollen urges Iowans to step up for democracy

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