Buttigieg calls to abolish Electoral College; Iowa Democrats optimistic for midterms

Pete Buttigieg, the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and 2020 Democratic Iowa Caucus winner, recently urged for the abolishment of the Electoral College during a visit to Iowa. Speaking at the Prairie Meadows Event Center, Buttigieg emphasized coalition building and voiced strong support for Iowa Democrats ahead of the midterms. His call for the Electoral College's abolition comes as Iowa Democrats are optimistic about their chances in the upcoming elections, highlighting a broader national conversation about electoral reform. This move could signal a shift in how future elections are perceived and conducted.