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How the Iowa caucuses became the first major challenge of US presidential campaigns

  • Written by Steffen W. Schmidt, Professor of Political Science, Iowa State University
imageGuests attend a rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump on Dec. 19, 2023, in Waterloo, Iowa.Scott Olson/Getty Images

The first and most visible test of Republican candidate support in the 2024 presidential election is the Iowa caucuses, which take place on Jan. 15, 2024.

This year, even though Democrat Joe Biden is not facing a serious...

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