The Iowa caucuses, the first in the Republican presidential primary process, are set to begin with former US President Donald Trump leading in the polls, Associated Press reports.
The caucuses mark the start of the Republican Party’s 2024 nomination, with over 1,500 locations where participants will gather to debate and cast secret ballots. Trump is leading in polls, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley competing for second place.
Trump remains a dominant figure within the Republican Party, despite legal challenges and controversies, and maintains strong support among Republicans with his opponents struggling to emerge as a clear alternative.
The caucuses will be held amid severe winter weather conditions, potentially affecting voter turnout. The outcome will set the tone for subsequent primaries in New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina, leading up to the Republican National Convention in July.
