Iowa Republicans Lock in Early Date for 2024 Presidential Caucuses
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Iowa Republicans have set the date for their caucuses on January 15, 2024, making it the earliest in recent campaign cycles. The decision was made unanimously by the state party and coincides with the federal holiday recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. While Iowa Democrats were aware of the decision, they did not have input. Republican candidates, including Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, and Tim Scott, are aggressively campaigning in Iowa to gain early momentum in the race. Iowa's status as the first presidential contest was challenged by Democrats last year, but Republicans have maintained their position.