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Final polls in Iowa predicted that former President Donald Trump would sweep the state by an estimated 32.8-point lead just before caucusing began Monday.
Polls conducted by the Trafalgar Group over the weekend from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14 found that out of 1,092 likely GOP voters, 52.1 percent stated they would support Trump as the Republican nominee.
With over 70 percent of the poll voters stating that they would be voting in the 2024 Republican Caucus, Trump swept the lead by slightly over 32 points, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hitting second at roughly 19.3 percent and former South Caroline Gov. Nikki Haley sitting at 18.5 percent in third place, according to the poll.
The 2024 Iowa caucus polls officially open Monday, with Republicans expected to be flocking to the ballots despite freezing temperatures, according to Reuters.
As various events have had to be canceled by candidates due to the weather over the weekend, Iowa’s caucuses require voters to gather in person, with caucus meetings starting at 8 p.m. ET, the outlet reported.
Trump has led the state for months, appearing to maintain above a 20-point lead for the predicted GOP nominee election within Iowa, according to FiveThirtyEight data.
Wind chill warnings have hit across Iowa, with chill advisories cautioning residents in the northeastern part of the state, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Temperatures are expected to hit roughly -4, with wind chill values as low as -25, the NWS reported.
