Choosing Proportionality: Rules and Discretion in 2020 Iowa Caucus Politics

• In Event: Political Rules and Electoral Competition

Brief Overview

The paper explores the nature and effect of local party discretion in 2020 Iowa caucuses, simulating results under different conditions at the discretion of local parties, all in full compliance with both Democratic state and national party rules.

Authors

• Barbara Trish, Grinnell College

• Matthew Lee, Grinnell College