Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kaufmann will again lead the committee tasked with recommending the dates and order of the Republican Party's presidential primary, signaling the GOP's continued confidence in Iowa's place at the front of the line.

The Republican National Committee named Kaufmann as chair of the Presidential Nominating Process Committee, he announced Oct. 16.

"I’m proud that Iowa continues to play a leading role in defining what it means to be a Republican and ensuring grassroots voters everywhere have a voice in choosing our next nominee," Kaufmann said in a statement. "Together, we’ll build a process that reflects our values, strengthens our party, and positions us to win in 2028.”

Kaufmann led the same committee as chair ahead of the 2024 presidential primaries .

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