Why Does Iowa Vote First? The state's February 3rd caucus is the
first major contest of the 2020
U.S. presidential primary season. Based off its demographics,
some critics claim another
state should have it. In a 'Slate' discussion, journalist John Dickerson
says Iowa being first is simply political tradition. John Dickerson, via 'Slate' Back in 1972, Iowa
decided to start holding
its Democratic caucus first. Four years later, it did the
same for Republicans. Dickerson adds that candidates in the past have gotten the nomination while ignoring Iowa. He also explains that voters can simply
not put too much stock in the state being first. John Dickerson, via 'Slate'
