State Representative of Mark Smith is the first to announce he's running to be the next chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party. Current chair Troy Price announced his resignation yesterday in the wake of the Iowa Caucus mess. Smith says his background gives him the ability to step in and help … [Read more...]
Iowa Democratic Party chair to resign after Caucus reporting mess
Iowa Democratic Party chairman Troy Price tonight said he's resigning so the party can have a "fresh start." "We're about to start this recanvas process and I got to a point where I believed it was a good opportunity for me to exit so that the process could move forward with new leadership and … [Read more...]
After recanvas, recount is an option for Iowa Caucus results
Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg are asking Iowa Democratic Party officials to check the results from 143 Iowa Caucus precincts for accuracy. Iowa Democratic Party chairman Troy Price said to alter any faulty results that may be discovered, though, will require a campaign … [Read more...]
Sanders to seek recanvas of some Iowa Caucus precincts
The Iowa Democratic Party released updated results from last Monday's Iowa Caucuses on Sunday evening, giving Pete Buttigieg two more national convention delegates than Bernie Sanders in the final tally, but Sanders' campaign plans to ask for a "partial" recanvas of specific precincts. Iowa … [Read more...]
IDP chair promises independent review of Iowa Caucus snafu
The Iowa Democratic Party's chairman says an independent investigation is necessary to determine what went wrong with the reporting of Caucus Night results. Iowa Democratic Party chairman Troy Price said in a tweet that Democrats "are committed to earning your trust." Price said the independent … [Read more...]
With 100% of precincts reporting, 2020 Iowa Caucuses a near-tie
It has ended in a virtual tie. The Iowa Democratic Party released the last batch of precinct results from Monday's Iowa Caucuses on Thursday evening, showing Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders separated by just one-tenth of a percent in the delegate race. Buttigieg -- during a CNN town hall … [Read more...]
Sanders, in NH, declares victory in Iowa Caucuses
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has just declared himself the winner of the Iowa Caucuses and he's blasting the Iowa Democratic Party for the "screw up" of results. "I think what has happened with the Iowa Democratic Party is an outrage, that they were that unprepared, that they put forth such a … [Read more...]
Iowa Caucus contest remains too close to call
More results from the Iowa Democratic Party's Caucuses were released overnight showing 97 percent of precincts reporting and a race too close to call. The latest results show a near tie between Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders in the delegate race. Buttigieg is ahead by just one-tenth of a … [Read more...]
Sanders says there is ‘no excuse’ for Iowa Caucus results meltdown
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is bringing up the delayed results from the Iowa Caucuses as he campaigns in New Hampshire "For some reason in Iowa, they're having a little bit of trouble counting votes," Sanders said, drawing laughter from the crowd, "but I am confident that here in New … [Read more...]
Axne points to volunteers, not party officials, as Caucus drama continues
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne says she's grateful to the volunteers who've stepped up to help "triple-check" the Iowa Caucus results. "Folks come to the Democratic headquarters and overnight worked diligently to make sure that the results that will be released are factual and don't leave any room … [Read more...]