The Iowa Democratic Party Early Vote Express made a stop in Knoxville Thursday as part of the group’s initiative to encourage voters to vote for Democratic candidates. Marion County Democratic Chair Ann Fields says that everyone needs to focus on important issues and vote for what they feel is best.

“You need to vote your conscience. You maybe have never voted Democratic before, but you need to take a look at what’s going on in this county, in the nation, and take a look at the farm situation and the tariffs that are hurting our farmers. You need to take a look at Medicare, we need affordable Medicare, we don’t need the Affordable Medicare Act stopped. You need to take a look at what’s best for you on public education. These are the things the Democrats are really behind. Once you go in the voting booth, you have to vote your conscience. I just hope everybody votes.”

The event is part of the statewide bus tour which promotes voting early. Apparel, yard signs, and other merchandise were available.