DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart received a strong vote of confidence from the Democratic State Central Committee at their meeting this (Saturday) morning as she was overwhelmingly elected to a second term as the chair of the IDP.

In a statement from the the IDP, officials say before she was elected, Hart shared her Forward: Victory 2026 plan, which outlines a path to victory for Iowa Democrats in 2026. The plan was endorsed by Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic House Leader Jennifer Konfrst, and Iowa Democratic Senate Leader Janice Weiner.

Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart during an appearance on Iowa Press, on Iowa PBS (file photo)

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Iowa Democratic Party for a second term and look forward to implementing a plan that I shared publicly today to help Democrats build a foundation for success in 2025, 2026, and beyond.

The 2024 election did not go how I nor any Democrat in Iowa wanted, but the IDP is stronger than it was two years ago. I am looking forward to continue building on the strong foundation we’ve put in place during the last two years so Democrats in Iowa can win.”