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.