Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego is scheduled to make appearances in Iowa in August, including attending the Iowa State Fair on August 8 and participating in a Democratic town hall in Scott County. These visits have sparked speculation among political commentators and analysts about a potential 2028 presidential bid by the Arizona Democrat. His trips to key early primary states, such as Iowa, are seen as early moves often associated with presidential campaigns. Additionally, other Democratic figures like Pete Buttigieg and Tim Walz have also made visits to Iowa, while Rahm Emanuel and Gallego have trips planned, indicating a broader effort by Iowa Democrats to regain influence in the 2028 caucuses. The Iowa Democratic Party is reportedly strategizing a comeback for the caucuses, even considering holding them on the same day as the Republican caucuses. Gallego’s campaign intentions have not been formally announced, but his scheduled appearances have fueled ongoing speculation about his potential candidacy.