Iowa Caucuses 2024: Live Updates On DeSantis, Haley’s Battle For Second Place

The Iowa caucuses going down Monday night time will mark the primary votes solid within the 2024 Republican presidential major.

Former President Donald Trump has a dominant lead within the polls forward of the occasion, which begins at 8 p.m. EST. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are in a race for second place.

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ― who suspended his marketing campaign on Wednesday ― are additionally on the Republican poll. (The Associated Press has extra on how caucuses work.)

Frigid temperatures may very well be a think about tonight’s turnout. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning, noting temperatures may really feel “in the 20s or 30s below zero, even during the day.”

The days forward of the caucuses have been additionally suffering from excessive chilly, excessive winds and heavy snow. Trump canceled nearly all his in-person occasions over the weekend however inspired supporters to caucuses “even if you vote and then pass away.” Haley and DeSantis additionally canceled or adjusted occasions on account of extreme climate.

Read dwell updates on the caucuses under:

DeSantis Faces Do Or Die Test

One 12 months after main the polls for the Republican presidential nomination, Ron DeSantis is simply hours away from his second of fact.

Nikki Haley Moves Into Second In Final Iowa Poll

Haley rose into second place in a closing Iowa ballot whereas Trump’s help amongst probably caucus-goers nonetheless makes him the overwhelming favourite to win the GOP’s first presidential nominating contest on Monday.

Coldest Temps In Caucus History

The AP stories Iowa is experiencing the coldest temperatures in caucus historical past as we speak, which may have an effect on turnout. Read extra right here.

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