Why does the U.S. vote this way — and why is Iowa first? A look at caucuses
We look at what sets the Iowa caucuses apart and why the U.S. primary system is such a patchwork.
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Polling strong, Trump urges his Iowa supporters to brave the cold and attend caucuses
Trump has been well ahead in Iowa this whole time. He's expected to win big, but he's urging voters not to be complacent because of the cold weather.
How DeSantis, Trump and Haley are doing ahead of tonight's caucuses in Iowa
Republicans in Iowa hold their first-in-the-nation caucuses this evening, kicking off voting in the presidential primary. Former President Donald Trump has maintained a steady polling lead there.
The Iowa caucuses are today. Here's what you need to know
Republicans in Iowa convene today on a potentially record-breaking chilly night — that could affect turnout — to commence the 2024 presidential contest. Follow NPR for updates, analysis and results.
Here are the 2024 Iowa Republican Caucus results
Republicans are holding their traditional caucuses on Jan. 15, and former President Donald Trump has been the clear leader in Iowa polling. View the live results.
Iowa Republicans will use an app to transmit caucus results. Sound familiar?
The state Republican Party is extremely confident the system will work Monday, but election experts can't help but notice parallels to Iowa Democrats' disastrous technology in 2020.
Republican candidates make final appeal before frigid Iowa caucuses
It's the final day of campaigning before Monday's Iowa Republican caucuses.
A cold snap could swipe the spotlight in low-drama Iowa caucuses
Besides being first, Iowa's caucuses have marketed the element of surprise. Since their start in 1972, the caucuses' big story has most often been news because it caught many in the media off guard.
Brutal cold adds another layer to Republicans' final push in Iowa
As the Republican presidential hopefuls have made their closing arguments in Iowa, they've also had to make another argument: to convince voters to come out Monday in dangerously cold temperatures.
Voters in Iowa are divided over Trump, showing growing support for Haley
We hear what voters are saying in the days leading up to the Iowa Republican caucuses.