Iowa is undergoing a significant transformation, as it is set to become a Super Tuesday state for Democrats.

This marks the end of Iowa’s prominent role in the Democratic Party, as members of the Democratic National Committee are expected to approve Iowa’s plan to reveal its presidential preference numbers on March 5, which coincides with Super Tuesday.

This information comes from a reliable source familiar with the committee’s discussions and granted anonymity for disclosure, Politico reported.

Iowa’s decision to step back from its historically influential position culminates more than a year of internal party deliberations aimed at reshaping the party’s presidential nomination schedule.

The revised approach places greater emphasis on key battleground states with more diverse populations, thus diminishing Iowa’s status as the traditional first-in-the-nation caucus state for Democrats.

In accordance with a plan supported by President Joe Biden, the upcoming nominating calendar will initiate with South Carolina on February 3, followed by Nevada on February 6, and Michigan on February 27. Georgia, which initially sought an elevated position, was unable to adjust its date due to its Republican-controlled legislature and governor’s office.

Consequently, Iowa finds itself effectively excluded from the early-state selection process, while the fate of New Hampshire remains uncertain.

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