Topic - Rita Hart

“It was a big mistake in the Biden calendar to know that Iowa Republicans are going first here in this state and that, as Democrats, we sat and watched all this attention and the millions of dollars being spent in the state without those kinds of resources to push back on the Republican agenda," said Rita Hart, state party chair.

Iowa Democrats eye bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028 →

“In 2026, voters will get to hold them accountable for taking our state in the wrong direction,” said Rita Hart, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, in a statement.

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds says she won't seek reelection in 2026 →