Iowa Democratic Party leaders say they're considering "substantial changes" to make their Caucuses more straightforward and accessible. Iowa Democratic Party chairman Ross Wilburn has released a letter to national party leaders, asking that Iowa's 2024 Caucuses remain first in the presidential … [Read more...]
Pence makes third trip to Iowa since 2020 election
Former Vice President Mike Pence rallied with Iowa GOP activists this weekend, encouraging Republicans to consider the 2022 election as the beginning of "the march" toward electing a Republican president in 2024. "One half year away from when we win back the congress, win back the senate and … [Read more...]
RNC keeping Iowa Caucuses first in 2024
The Republican National Committee has unanimously voted to have the Iowa Republican Party's Caucuses be the first voting event in the next presidential election. "The Republican Party of Iowa has proven that they can handle this honor and I can tell you we are going to be ready to go for 2024," … [Read more...]
Iowa Democratic Party Caucuses must compete for early state status
2020 could wind up being the last time Iowa Democrats host the first event in their party's presidential nominating process. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee has voted to have state parties apply to be among the first five contests in the 2024 presidential election. … [Read more...]
Biden to make first trip to Iowa as president
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Iowa early next week. Officials from the White House told The Des Moines Register Biden will be in Des Moines on Tuesday, but details about when and where were not released. Biden's last trip to Iowa was in the fall of 2020, for a pre-election rally at … [Read more...]
Democrats ponder positioning of 2024 Iowa Caucuses
Democrats are considering a plan that could bump the Iowa Caucuses out of the first-in-the-nation position -- and the party will be hosting three forums to give Democrats across the country a chance to weigh in on how the party picks its presidential nominees. Later this summer, the Democratic … [Read more...]
Proposal could doom First-in-the-Nation spot for Iowa Caucuses
The Des Moines Register has obtained the draft of a proposal that could mean Iowa's Democratic Party Caucuses would not qualify to be first-in-the-nation. According to The Des Moines Register, the proposal declares the party's preference for primaries over caucuses. The plan would set up a system … [Read more...]
As Ukraine situation worsens, Pompeo describes Putin as ‘evil’
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Russian President Vladimir Putin has been "testing the west" and whether the U.S. would defend important American interests in Ukraine. "I love the Ukrainian people," Pompeo said. "I'm confident they will fight. What they need is support from their … [Read more...]
House panel backs uniform rules for election recounts
A House committee has approved legislation to require Iowans casting an early vote to put their voter ID number or driver's license number on the outside of the absentee ballot envelope. It would prohibit Iowa's secretary of state and county auditors from accepting private donations to help run … [Read more...]
Kaufmann says new report critical step to keeping Iowa GOP Caucuses first
The Iowa GOP's chairman says a national panel he's been leading is unanimously backing a report that would secure First-In-The-Nation status for the Iowa Republican Party's Caucuses in 2024. "Our very, very critical first step couldn't have turned out better," said Iowa GOP chairman Jeff … [Read more...]