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Andy Beshear, a red-state governor who casts a moderate image, will appear with Sand in Des Moines Sunday June 7.
Two nationally-known names, one Republican and one Democrat, will make their way to Iowa in the weeks ahead, demonstrating the continued political prominence the state carries. This Sunday night, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear -- a Democrat and possible 2028 presidential contender -- is scheduled to appear at a campaign event in Des Moines for an Iowa Democrat who hopes to be governor in 2027: State Auditor Rob Sand.
Iowa Democrats are heading to Washington this week to make a new case for why Iowa should once again kick off the presidential nominating process.
After years of coming up short, Democrats think they can make Iowa a political battleground again. Republican Donald Trump may have won the state by double digits in the last presidential election, but growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and rising costs from the Iran war could help set the stage for Democrats to make previously unattainable gains.
Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz make stops in Iowa this week, fueling 2028 presidential speculation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.