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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!

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!

April 14th, 2018

#EricForIowa volunteers stuff and seal envelopes on a rainy Day of Action!

April 7th, 2018

Conversing with a student after participating in a forum on school safety.

April 7th, 2018

At Linn Mar High School, Eric participated in a student-led forum on school safety and gun violence.

March 13th, 2018

Stopped for lunch at a Maid Rite in Newton on our way home from Des Moines.

March, 13th, 2018

Dr. Eric Gjerde is officially on the ballot to represent District 67!

March 14th, 2018

At the Starlight Lounge, Eric joined the Stonewall Democrats for their monthly meeting.

January 27th, 2018

Before volunteers hit the streets to knock on doors, Eric goes over some canvassing tips on our second Day of Action.

January 19th, 2018

At the ISEA conference in Des Moines, Dr. Gjerde ran into his classmates from graduate school.

January 15th, 2018

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.

January 13th, 2017

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.

January 15th, 2017

On a cold Monday night, Dr. Gjerde met with Moms Demand Action, a group advocating for gun violence prevention.

January 6th, 2017

Eric joined hundreds of Iowans at the Activists Get Active Conference hosted by Indivisible Iowa and the Teamsters Community Action Network.

December 24th, 2017

Here's Grace, Caroline, Ella, and family dog Scout, enjoying the miraculous snowfall on Christmas Eve.

December 17th, 2017

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.

December 17th, 2017

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.

December 7th, 2017

State Senator Liz Mathis introduces Dr. Gjerde at our Take Back the House event in Linn County.

December 4th, 2017

We held a Take Back the House event in Johnson County where Eric spoke about the importance of winning back District 67.

December 4th, 2017

After speaking at our Take Back the House event in Johnson County, Eric sat down with every individual to listen to their concerns.

October 19th, 2017

Dr. Gjerde speaks about the importance of this election at our Campaign Kick-Off and Fundraiser at Lebowski's Bar & Grill.

October 19th, 2017

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.

September 30th, 2017

Volunteers for our campaign pose for a photo before the 2017 Marion Swamp Fox Parade kicks off.

September 4th, 2017

Eric serves brats to union members and their families at the Hawkeye Area Labor Council's annual Labor Day Picnic.

August 26th, 2017

After marching in the parade, Eric poses in front of the Hiawatha Fun Fest Parade sign.

August  26th, 2017

Eric meeting a district resident at the Hiawatha Fun Fest Parade.

August 26, 2017

Our campaign volunteers pose for a photo before marching in the Hiawatha Fun Fest Parade.

August 26th, 2017

Teacher Mike Panoch and Candidate for Iowa House District 68, Scott Foens lead the campaign in marching in the Hiawatha Fun Fest Parade.

July 1st, 2017

Campaign volunteers pose for a photo before marching in the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Parade.

July 1st, 2017

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.

July 14th, 2017

Eric participating in a round table about the state's budget with Democratic candidate for governor, Senator Nate Boulton.

April 22nd, 2017

At his first campaign event, Eric spoke with residents about the issues that impact them.

April 29th, 2017

The Cedar Rapids March for Climate ended with a photo in front of the Northern District Federal Courthouse.

April 29th, 2017

A selfie with Imam Taha Tawil of Mother Mosque of America at the Cedar Rapids March for Climate.

April 15th, 2017

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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