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News Articles: Iowa caucus

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a rally on Tuesday in Greenville, S.C. DeSantis stopped in South Carolina first, after his second place finish in the Iowa caucuses, before heading on to New Hampshire.

After second place finish in Iowa's caucuses, DeSantis sets sights on South Carolina

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told South Carolina voters he is best positioned to beat former president Donald Trump over their former governor, Nikki Haley, who placed third in the Iowa Caucus.

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  • Stephen Fowler
Darla Chaddock (left) and her husband, Rob Chaddock, share a drink with their friends Michelle and Kenny Stone (right) at Judy's Barge Inn in Buffalo, Iowa.

In Buffalo, Iowa, a community wrestles with Trump-fueled political apathy

Donald Trump continues to dominate polls in Iowa despite losing out on a coveted endorsement from the popular governor. Kim Reynolds endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis instead but voters aren't sold.

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  • Franco Ordoñez
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an event with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on March 10 in Davenport, Iowa.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds tried to remain neutral. On Monday, she'll endorse Ron DeSantis

Iowa's popular Republican governor's endorsement is highly coveted in the Iowa Caucus. A source familiar with the matter confirms Reynolds will put her political power behind Florida Gov. DeSantis.

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By:
  • Clay Masters
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott holds his first town hall as a declared Republican presidential candidate at Novelty Machine and Supply Co. in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 24.

Republican candidates hope to win in Iowa as they look to topple Trump in 2024

Republicans are showing up in Iowa early and often, trying to stand out against the big personality that former President Donald Trump brings to the GOP primary.

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By:
  • Clay Masters