A Democratic campaign barbecue at Phelps Park in Decorah brought together two candidates as the party looks toward the 2026 election.

Jeff Thurlow, the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 63, hosted the event. It featured Lindsay James, the Democratic nominee for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

A focus on faith voters

The event was framed around outreach to faith voters and “common-good issues,” according to the event description.