Statement: IDP Chair Thanks Volunteers for Successful Caucuses

Ready for Change, Thousands of Iowans Caucus in All 99 of Iowa’s Counties

DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement regarding the 2026 IDP caucuses:

“Thank you to all our county parties and volunteers that made our 2026 caucuses a success. Based on early numbers, I am pleased to share that the Iowa Democrats had our best organizing caucuses since 2018, with plenty of our rural counties surpassing 2018 turnout. With the strongest Democratic ticket in a generation, special election over-performances in 2025, and tonight’s caucuses, Iowa Democrats have real momentum to turn the page on Kim Reynolds and Joni Ernst, and one-party rule in 2026.”

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