Convention Rule Change on Voting Violates RPI Constitution

An attempt to change the way GOP state convention delegates choose their national committeeman and committeewoman is at odds with the Republican Party of Iowa’s Constitution. In years past, elections required candidates to receive support from a majority of the delegates to win. For the 2012 convention, the Rules Committee changed the wording to give [...]

Voter Guide: GOP State Central Committee Candidates

Iowa Republicans elect a new State Central Committee during this Saturday’s district conventions. Four members will be selected from each of the state’s four districts. Each candidate will be allowed to speak to the convention prior to the election. State Central Committee members serve two-year terms and play a crucial role in managing the Republican [...]