Trump leads the Republican field in latest Iowa poll.
Trump Leads 2024 Nomination Race in Iowa Poll
According to a new poll conducted in Iowa, former President Donald Trump maintains a strong lead over his rivals for the 2024 nomination. The poll, carried out by the Des Moines Register, NBC News, and Mediacom, reveals that 42 percent of likely Republican caucus-goers in the state support Trump, giving him a broad 23-point lead over his closest competitor, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Other candidates in the race trail behind Trump, with Gov. DeSantis receiving 19 percent support, Sen. Tim Scott at 9 percent, Gov. Nikki Haley at 6 percent, former VP Mike Pence at 6 percent, former Gov. Chris Christie at 5 percent, and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at 4 percent.
Despite Trump’s strong lead, J. Ann Selzer, president of the polling firm, suggests that the race may be “closer than it may first seem.” The poll indicates that Trump and DeSantis are tied as first- and second-choice candidates for surveyed voters. Additionally, a majority of voters are considering multiple candidates, indicating potential room for shifts in support.
Key Takeaways from the Poll
- President Trump leads with 42 percent support, followed by Gov. DeSantis at 19 percent.
- Sen. Tim Scott places third with 9 percent support.
- Most voters are considering multiple candidates.
- Trump and DeSantis are tied as first- and second-choice candidates.
- Trump enjoys strong support among lifelong Republicans.
While DeSantis slightly leads Trump in overall favorability, Trump’s lead in the polling is wider than any Republican since 2000. Allies of Trump note that the numbers include polling from those who have caucused with Democrats in the past, suggesting even higher support among lifelong Republicans.
It is important to note that the poll was conducted among 406 likely Republican caucus-goers with a margin of error of 4.9 percent. However, even on the low end of that margin, President Trump maintains a double-digit lead in the race.
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