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    Iowa caucuses: results delayed as state’s Democratic party performs ‘quality control’ – live

    Iowa Democratic party says there’s no ETA on results Trump wins uncompetitive Republican caucuses Iowa caucuses results – live updates Help us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 4.01am GMT If turnout is “on pace with 2016,” as the Iowa Democratic Party reported, it could be bad news for Bernie Sanders, […] More

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    Hundreds of thousands gather across Iowa as caucuses begin

    Many remain undecided in the Democratic presidential contest, with Sanders, Biden, Warren and Buttigieg topping polls Iowa caucuses kick off – follow live! How do the caucuses work? The Guardian’s guide Caucus voting is under way across Iowa, with voters set to declare which Democratic presidential candidate they believe is best positioned to beat Donald […] More

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    How do the Iowa caucuses work? Your guide to the night

    US elections 2020 The midwestern state is the first to vote in the presidential primary race. So what are caucuses, and how do they work? Here’s your guide to the night Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden figurines in a store in Des Moines. For the Democratic caucuses, in particular, second choices are important. […] More

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    'Nerve-racking': Iowans under pressure on eve of crucial caucuses

    Democrats Democratic presidential candidates makes their final pitch to the state but midwesterners are still torn over who to support in race against Donald Trump Bernie Sanders speaks to supporters and volunteers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Many Iowans look forward to their state’s caucuses, the quadrennial ritual of gathering at schools, churches […] More

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    US election: The importance of Iowa – podcast

    Chris McGreal visits the first US state to vote in this year’s race for the Democratic party’s presidential nomination. Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are vying for crucial early momentum in the race to take on Trump. Plus: Iman Amrani on modern masculinity How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know […] More

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    John Kerry discussed 2020 run to stop Sanders and save Democrats – report

    John Kerry Kerry ‘categorically’ denies NBC News report of phone call Robert Reich: Democrats share blame for the rise of Trump Martin O’Malley: ‘How do you fall for the Sanders scam?’ John Kerry arrives at a campaign event in support of Joe Biden in North Liberty, Iowa, on Saturday. Photograph: Iván Alvarado/Reuters Former presidential candidate […] More