Iowa caucus 2024

The Midwestern Iowa caucuses, which kick off the Republican nomination race for the US presidential election in November, were held across the state on the 15th, with former President Donald Trump (77) securing the top vote share. And won. US media reported. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley (51) and Southern Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (45) missed out on the lead in the first round.

The state party caucus was held at 7:00 pm on the 15th (10:00 am on the 16th, Japan time) in each of the more than 1,600 districts in the state. After a debate among supporters of each candidate, party members voted for their preferred candidate. Mr. Trump has made a good start toward his return to the presidency, as it has become clear that he has strong support among conservatives, including evangelical Christians, who have a strong influence in the state.

Mr. Trump received 48% support in a recent opinion poll by the local newspaper Des Moines Register.

[Des Moines (Iowa, U.S.) = Kazuyuki Sakamoto] The Midwest Iowa caucuses, the first battle for the Republican nomination for the November 5th U.S. presidential election, were held at venues across the state on the night of the 15th. Former President Trump (77) won by a wide margin over the other candidates.

[Photo] Former US President Donald Trump pumps his fist after winning the Iowa Republican caucus in the Midwest

According to the Iowa Republican Party, Mr. Trump received 51.0% of the vote, about 30 points behind Florida Governor DeSantis (45), who came in second place, and former United Nations Ambassador Haley (51), who came in third place. I added.

The second Republican primary election will be held in the eastern state of New Hampshire on the 23rd. The Democratic Party's first contest will be the South Carolina primary on February 3rd.