According to a news story from our partners at Radio Iowa, about 750 Iowa Democrats took an online survey to share their thoughts on the future of the Iowa caucuses, and 65% want Iowa Democrats to be first or at least among the early states hosting contests in the 2028 presidential election. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart says the bottom line is Iowans must have an early role in the 2028 presidential nominating process.
Nearly 30% of Democrats who completed the survey said in-person precinct caucus gatherings should be maintained, but the party should figure out a way for people to participate if they cannot attend on caucus night. Respondents were split on whether the Iowa Democratic Party should “go rogue” and hold first-in-the-nation caucuses if the Democratic National Committee decides another state should go first.
