The Race to the Starting Line

After months—and, for some, over a yr—of candidates criss-crossing the 99 counties of the state of Iowa, the first part of the 2020 Democratic main is closing with a flat-out dash. What began out with almost 30 candidates has whittled right down to a subject of 12, and this yr's race is more wide-open than ever before. Whoever claims victory on Monday night time is in prime position to win the nomination, in accordance with current history.

Two photographers, POLITICO’s Scott Mahaskey and freelancer KC McGinnis have been there as properly, capturing the drama and the scenery and the shocking quiet moments because the national political circus makes its quadrennial tour via Iowa. Scroll down for a gallery capturing a few of the highlights.

Saturday, February 1, 2020