Iowa Republican Caucuses to Test Trump, DeSantis, and Haley
Polls show Trump leading, but the caucuses could reveal opportunities for other candidates.
- The Iowa Republican caucuses will take place on Monday, January 15, marking the first formal test for Republican candidates vying to unseat President Joe Biden.
- Former president Donald Trump is seeking his first win in a contested Iowa caucus against candidates including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.
- Polling in Iowa shows Trump with a substantial lead, with DeSantis and Haley in a tight race for second place.
- The caucuses could cement Trump's status as the overwhelming frontrunner, but could also reveal opportunities for other candidates if he fails to meet expectations.
- The Iowa caucuses will determine how many of Iowa’s 40 Republican National Convention delegates each candidate has won.