Trump Wins Iowa Caucus: Why Iowa Caucus is Important, And What it Means for US Elections

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The first presidential nominating contest for the Iowa caucuses took place on Monday night. The news projections show that Donald Trump would likely be contesting against Biden in November.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came second and Nikki Haley trailed third. Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramswamy announced he is finishing his campaign after getting a fourth spot.

What is Iowa Caucus

In simple terms, the Iowa caucuses can be said to be one of the preceding main events leading to the presidential race. It gives the presidential candidates their first chance to make an impression whether they are likely to stay or would have to end their races. It is really an all or nothing moment for the presidential hopefuls and often decides who gets the coveted nomination. Political parties have been using caucuses in Iowa to select candidates

The first Real Test

The Iowa Caucuses also serve as the first real testing ground for the candidates to show their strengths. It is also a crucial moment to show how popular they are amongst the voters and how likely they are to mobilize masses.

But What happens at the Caucus

Unlike the primaries where voters cast a secret ballot, the Iowa caucus is where voters gather and openly express their thoughts and preferences for a particular candidate. What happens during a caucus is that a representative from each campaign is allowed to give a short speech followed by ballots being handed out to caucus goers. The ballots are then collected and counted. After the results are tabulated, they are announced and submitted.

Who can participate

All registered Republicans who are eligible to cast their vote can participate

The Key Take Away

Some of the key insights after Monday nights’ caucuses are that President Donald Trump emerged as the clear front-runner. He led by a huge margin and secured nearly 30 points as opposed to just 8 secured by Ron DeSantis. This win boosts Trump’s stand as the most likely candidate to be facing Biden in November elections.

This also shows that Trump continues to be popular amongst his base and never mind impeachment proceedings against him.