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Iowa Ditches Caucuses, Michigan Takes First Turn | Cedar Rapids News

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Iowa’s Democratic Party is ditching its longtime early-state role and switching to a mail-in ballot system for the 2024 caucuses, handing Michigan the first nod in the nomination race. This bold move, approved by the DNC, aims to boost diversity and fairness after controversy over last year’s results — but it sparks debate over tradition versus progress. Ballots will go out in January, reshaping the political calendar and setting the stage for a wild new chapter in presidential campaigning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/939c6436aab7b995

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