DNC Will Allow Iowa Democrats to Compete for Early Date for 2028 Caucuses

DNC will allow Iowa Democrats to compete for early date for 2028 caucuses

Iowa Democrats were approved Saturday to present their case to national Democrats on why the state’s Democratic caucuses should go in the early presidential nominating window in 2028.

Will Iowa Democrats reclaim first-in-nation status for caucuses?

Iowa Democrats are making a bid to restore their state's first-in-the-nation status or at least be an early state in the presidential nominating process. The national Democratic Party changed its nominating schedule in 2024, moving Iowa out of the first spot.WATCH KATRINA'S STORY BELOW Iowa Democrats Fight to Restore Early Caucus StatusFor 50 years, Iowa served as a presidential proving ground, giving candidates an early test of their viability.…

Iowa Democrats hope to regain first spot in 2028 caucus

Hunter 02/04/26 Iowa Democrats held caucuses across the state earlier this week, and began preparing arguments to restore their first-in-the-nation status for the 2028 political season. KCRG TV reports The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee agreed this past weekend to hear arguments for reinstating Iowa as the first caucus state. Iowa lost its traditional opening position after technical problems during previous caucuses …