DNC Recommends Scrapping Plans For Virtual Iowa, Nevada Caucuses Over Security
The Democratic National Committee won't permit Iowans to join party caucuses remotely. Officials worry that hackers could compromise the system and affect voting.
Updated at 1:03 p.m. ET
Security concerns have prompted the Democratic National Committee to recommend nixing a plan that would have allowed Iowans and Nevadans to remotely caucus for candidates next year.
Supporters have long argued that "virtual caucuses" would open up Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential contest, which requires caucusers to physically attend sometimes hours-long events in order to declare their choice for president.
But, acting on the recommendation of security consultants, the Democratic National Committee
