Iowa loses first-in-the-nation status as Democrats remove caucuses from early contests

Iowa Democrats have agreed to move their 2024 caucuses to a vote-by-mail process, eliminating their status as one of the first contests in the nation. The results will be released on March 5, or Super Tuesday. However, Iowa intends to regain its first-in-the-nation status in 2028. Meanwhile, New Hampshire is continuing to rebel against the Democratic National Committee's efforts to reconfigure the 2024 presidential nominating calendar, vowing to keep its primary as the first in the nation. The DNC aims to prioritize diversity by favoring South Carolina over Iowa and New Hampshire, which have been criticized for their lack of diversity. New Hampshire is likely to face penalties for non-compliance and may hold an unsanctioned primary.