'Iowa, All Eyes Are on You' in 2026, Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says in Des Moines

‘Iowa is where winners are made,’ Emanuel says

A former Illinois congressman who served in key roles in the Clinton, Obama and Biden Administrations has made a trip to Iowa to explain his goals for the Democratic Party nationally and Rahm Emanuel suggests recent special election wins in Iowa are a harbinger for 2026 and beyond. “I want the rest of America to […]

'Iowa, all eyes are on you' in 2026, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says in Des Moines

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat eyeing a 2028 White House bid, said the nation is watching Iowa's competitive 2026 midterm races.

Rahm Emanuel says Iowa Democrats have strong chances in 2026

Democrat Rahm Emanuel answered questions from Iowans on issues like health care and education at Iowa Rep. Sean Bagniewski's annual fish-fry fundraiser in Des Moines on Sept. 27, 2025. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)The Democratic presidential nominating process may not begin in Iowa during future presidential nominating cycles, but politician Rahm Emanuel told a crowd of 400 Iowans Saturday the state will play an important role fo…