Pete Buttigieg, 2020 Democratic caucus winner, to headline Iowa Democrats’ July event

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 467

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago


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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — the winner of the 2020 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses — is coming back to Iowa in July, fueling speculation on a potential 2028 run.

Buttigieg will be the keynote speaker at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice dinner this year, an annual fundraiser scheduled for 4 p.m. July 12 at Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona.

“We are so excited to have Pete Buttigieg join us at …

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