Buttigieg calls to abolish Electoral College; Iowa Democrats optimistic for midterms

Pete Buttigieg blasts Trump’s “carnival of corruption”: “The American dream. It is endangered.”

Out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized President Donald Trump’s “carnival of corruption” during his speech at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice dinner last Sunday. The speech ramped up expectations that Buttigieg may run for president in 2028. “Right now, what’s at stake is nothing less than the American dream. It is endangered. If you were born the year that my mother was born, at the end of World War II, ther…

Pete Buttigieg in Iowa: Democrats ‘in this moment’ can do it

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Iowa caucus candidate Pete Buttigieg spoke at a state party fundraiser, saying he believes Iowa Democrats can win this fall.

Buttigieg urges Iowa Democrats to focus on affordability ahead of 2026

Buttigieg called for a focus on affordability. Sand promised to veto 'culture war' bills. Here's what came out of Iowa Democrats' annual Liberty & Justice celebration.

Buttigieg rallies Iowans; Democrats optimistic for midterms

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visits Iowa to give the keynote speech at the Iowa Democratic Party's "Liberty and Justice" fundraiser, Prairie Meadows Event Center, Altoona, July 12, 2026. (Photo by Kadin Luhmann/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg praised Iowa voters, discussed the importance of coalition building and expressed support for Iowa Democrats Sunday at the Prairie Mead…

Buttigieg calls to abolish Electoral College; Iowa Democrats optimistic for midterms

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visits Iowa to give the keynote speech at the Iowa Democratic Party's "Liberty and Justice" fundraiser, Prairie Meadows Event Center, Altoona, July 12, 2026. (Photo by Kadin Luhmann/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Buttigieg speaks at Iowa Democratic fundraiser

Hunter 07/13/26 Former US Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg spoke at an Iowa state Democratic Party fundraiser Sunday. Democrats in the state firmly believe this year’s midterms will be a game-changer, with State Auditor Rob Sand in a toss-up race for Governor, and competitive races for one US Senate and three US House seats. At the fundraiser in Altoona, Buttegieg said he sees a lot of things “lining up” at this…