The preview for the US presidential election begins on Monday (15). National newspaper

In the United States, the presidential election to be held in November this year has its first move this Monday (15).

Kick off: Both the Democrats and Republicans begin the race for the White House. The winner will be known only in November; This is the first stage: called Election Previews.

In the coming months, candidates will travel across the country before vying for votes to win the party's nomination. For Republicans, the big challenge begins in Iowa, a farming state in the Midwest where animals outnumber people. 60 million chickens, 22 million pigs and 3 million people make up less than 1% of the American electorate.

After Why is Iowa so important in the election? Because, since 1970s, the presidential race has started. As happened with Democrat Jimmy Carter in February 1976, anyone standing alone in the state would have more visibility and could boost their candidacy. Almost unknown, he won Iowa, gained strength within the party, and ran against Gerald Ford. Presidential election.

In 2024, Current President Joe Biden, seeking a second term, has more than 70% of voting intentions among Democratic voters. Among Republicans, the favorite is the former president Donald Trump.

Temperature was -37ºC. However, one family came forward to support Donald Trump. When asked the reason for voting, the voter says: the immigration crisis, the economy and the state of the military.

Trump isn't looking closely at anyone in the rearview mirror, but two rivals are trying to get close: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. This time, it's a race to keep an eye on: second place.

“He does what he says,” said one voter.

Nikki Haley was the US ambassador to the UN during the Trump administration. He said he would not challenge his former boss, but changed his mind citing the country's economic problems. He said he would fight illegal immigration into the United States. One supporter says he has confidence in Haley's leadership skills.

Ron DeSantis has fallen in the polls. A poor result in Iowa could be a blow to her campaign, opening the way for Haley to close with Trump in races in other states.

In just a few hours, the nation's future will begin to be shaped in Iowa, where every four years, a small state brings pride to residents who see them take the lead in the nation's biggest race.