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The Iowa caucuses — on the Democrats’ side — are in danger of losing their enviable position atop the nation’s presidential nominating calendar
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa's senior Republican, said he would most likely support a measure that aims to ensure a peaceful transition of power from one president to the next after attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Also, Republicans nominate a Cedar Rapids-area statehouse candidate
Also, Iowa Republicans say they made their 1 millionth voter contact in preparation for the November elections
Iowa and New Hampshire had argued that possibly losing their positions going first and second could hurt Democrats in the states' top races, especially since the Republican Party has already said Iowa will continue to lead off its 2024 primaries.
But overall, a small share of those who became eligible with Gov. Kim Reynolds’ executive order voted
Jim Leach says he’s looking for ‘decency’ in candidates
Also, recent polling shows a statistical tie in Iowa’s attorney general campaign
Republicans are focusing their campaigning on inflation, high gas prices and social issues in schools. Many Democrats in the suburbs are focusing attention on Iowa issues, namely abortion rights in the state and support for public schools.
Reynolds appears in strong position to win re-election as governor; challenger Deidre DeJear is traveling the state in hopes of making up ground
Democratic gubernatorial challenger Deidre DeJear said lagging poll numbers are a “barometer,” but don’t capture how Iowans feel about the state’s direction under Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Districts are all tied or separated by just 1 point in new polling released this week
Democratic Attorney General Miller has a competitive fundraising race, while Democratic Auditor Rob Sand is dominating his
