Meet the Top Republican Candidates for Iowa Caucuses 2022
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The Iowa Caucuses are providing a significant early test for the six remaining Republican candidates in the 2024 presidential primary race. The remaining candidates are former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, ex-United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, businessman and pastor Ryan Binkley, ex-Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. The article provides brief biographies of each candidate and their key campaign issues.
Braving the Coldest Caucus Days for the First Big Contest of the Presidential Primary Race
Iowans are standing strong on one of the coldest caucus days in history to back their favorite Republican presidential candidate. The Iowa Caucuses represents the critical first contest that influences the 2024 presidential primary race. Get acquainted with the list of Republican candidates vying for voter support today. Visit the 2024 voting guide for details on candidate positions.
Who are the Remaining Republican Candidates?
Six candidates remain in the Republican party, from the original dozen. The survivors include:
- Former President Donald Trump
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
- Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley
- Vivek Ramaswamy, an author and entrepreneur
- Ex-Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson
- Ryan Binkley, a Texas business executive and pastor
Spotlight on the Candidates
Ryan Binkley, CEO and co-founder of Generational Group, is also a pastor at Create Church. He announced his candidacy in April 2023, promising to focus on unity and potential bipartisanship on key issues. Find more about Binkley’s stance on major issues in the voting guide.
Florida’s 46th governor, Ron DeSantis, entered the presidential race in May 2023, after gaining prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. His campaign has seen battles on cultural touchstones and conflicts with Trump. Detailed information on DeSantis’ key issues can be found in the voting guide.
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador, launched her presidential campaign in February 2023. Check out her views in the voting guide.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson began his campaign in April 2023, emphasizing border security and the economy. Refer to the voting guide for a deep dive into Hutchinson’s policy positions.
Vivek Ramaswamy, former biotech investor and founder of Roivant Sciences, jumped into the race in February 2023. He has authored multiple books and has been vocal about his opposition to ‘woke’ politics. See voting guide for more.
Former President Donald Trump announced his re-election bid in November 2022, aiming to become the first ex-president to reclaim the White House since Grover Cleveland. Trump’s approach to key issues can be seen in the voting guide.
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