DNC moves to overhaul presidential primary calendar, putting Iowa’s top spot at risk

The Democratic National Committee moved a step closer to making the biggest change to its presidential primary calendar in years, putting Iowa in jeopardy of losing its traditional first-in-the-nation spot.

The Rules & Bylaws Committee has given itself a tight window to receive applications, review them and decide on a proposed calendar before the next full DNC meeting this summer.

As it considers various states, the committee is paying particular attention to their diversity, political competitiveness and “feasibility,” which includes whether they are capable of running such a high-profile contest and whether they are affordable places to campaign.

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