elections

The Iowans Who Make The Caucuses Happen Behind The Scenes

4:05pm February 03, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

Out of the spotlight of the presidential candidates, many Iowans help make the caucuses happen — people like volunteer caucus chairpeople, printmakers, host families and student journalists.

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders greets people at a campaign field office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Sanders is the slight favorite to win the caucuses, and he hopes it vaults him to the Democratic nomination.

Politics & Government

Iowa Is About To Reshape The Presidential Race — Here's What You Need To Know

5:50am February 03, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is the favorite heading into the caucuses, but polls have shown a tightly jumbled race at the top. Here are key questions and answers about Monday night.

Local Political Reporters Talk Iowa Caucus

10:23pm February 02, 2020

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks about the upcoming Iowa caucuses with three journalists based there: Clay Masters, Barbara Rodriguez, and James Lynch.

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President Trump arrives at a campaign rally at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, last week.

Politics & Government

What The 2020 Election Is All About

2:42pm February 02, 2020

by Mara Liasson

On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, President Trump is the overwhelming factor determining not just Democratic voters' choices but which direction voters will go in the general election.

At N.H. Rally Ahead Of Iowa, Biden Makes Appeal To Voters' Morality

10:28am February 02, 2020

by Asma Khalid

On the campaign trail in Iowa, many voters seem to care more about the former vice president's one-on-one interactions than the content of his speeches.

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Last Iowa Poll Before Caucus Scrapped Because Of Apparent Error

8:24am February 02, 2020

A poll of Iowa Democrats will not be released this year ahead of the caucuses after complaints that Pete Buttigieg was left off it. We find out why this poll matters.

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Politics & Government

Social Media Influencers' Role In 2020 Candidate Endorsements

8:24am February 02, 2020

NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with the NYTimes Taylor Lorenz about the role of social media influencers and their endorsements on political campaigns.

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Iowa Democrats Work To Lower Barriers To Caucus Participation

8:24am February 02, 2020

The Iowa caucuses are criticized for excluding people who work nights, are out of town or don't speak English well. This year, Democrats are setting up satellite caucuses to make them more accessible.

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In Flood-Ravaged Davenport, Iowa, Climate Is A Prime Issue For Some Voters

8:24am February 02, 2020

by Rachel Martin

Davenport was devastated by 2019 floods in the Upper Mississippi. How are local business preparing for future floods, and what role does climate change play in their voting?

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Record Turnout Expected To Strain Iowa Caucus Sites

5:38pm February 01, 2020

by Kate Payne

Democrats are expecting record turnout for this year's Iowa caucuses. While it's a sign of how motivated party faithful are, it also presents a logistical challenge for caucus organizers.

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