(Radio Iowa) – Iowa delegates to the Democratic National Convention cast their votes in a ceremonial roll call last (Tuesday) night. Party officials announced earlier this month that the Iowa delegation was unanimously supporting Harris as their party’s presidential nominee, but the chair of the Iowa Democratic Party’s Arab American Caucus voted present last night. All the other Iowa delegates supported the Harris-Walz ticket. Each state chose an upbeat dance tune for their time in the spotlight. Rita Hart, the chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, made the announcement as “Celebrate” by Kool and the Gang played.

Obama won Iowa in the 2008 and 2012 General Elections. Donald Trump carried the state in 2016 and 2020. Polls this year in Iowa have consistently shown Trump leading Joe Biden by a significant margin. Brian Jackson, a delegate from Solon, says having Harris at the top of the ticket could make a big difference.

Election Day is November 5th.