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CEDAR FALLS — As the new school year begins, Democratic presidential campaigns are gearing up on campuses.

“The students need to be engaged, and as a matter of fact they are engaged,” said Vikki Brown, Black Hawk County Democratic chairwoman.

Students on the University of Northern Iowa campus are no strangers to being involved politically. Republican and Democratic clubs were out in force during the 2018 general election and the March 19 special election.

“Those students are why we won those elections,” Brown said.

LeaAnn Saul, Black Hawk County Republic chairwoman, plans to work with UNI Republicans as the Iowa caucuses and 2020 general elections get closer.

“We’re making our plans,” Saul said.

Presidential candidate and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s Iowa campaign is pushing a new effort to organize and reach Iowa college campuses.

“The campaign will organize on 12 Iowa campuses — with dedicated organizers for the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa,” according to a news release from the campaign.