Democrats in Iowa have voted to move their Caucus to January 3rd bringing the vote to the same day as Republicans. On October 16th Republicans held a conference call to discuss Michigan’s decision to move up their primary in violation of party rules deciding that a move from the 14th to the 3rd of January was the only way for Iowa to keep its coveted spot as first in the nation.

New Hampshire which holds the nation’s first primary is the next state expected to make changes to its calendar.