Iowans brave the cold on Caucus Day 2024 to caucus for Republican, Democratic candidates

Pam Hill, of Edin Township, tallies up the votes of the Republican caucus Monday, January 15, 2024, at Stofer Music Shop in Edin Township/Low Moor.

Iowans participate in the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Republican caucus participants put votes into hat Monday, January 15, 2024, at Stofer Music Shop in Edin Township/Low Moor. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley supporters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Caucus goers wait for the speakers of the candidates during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Precinct-14 Caucusgoers wait for their vote in the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Jan 15, 2024; Garnavillo, Iowa, [USA]; More than 70 registered Republicans showed up to caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Thoma Dairy Bar Cafe in Garnavillo, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines Register

Caucus goers sign in at the front desk during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Iowans participate in the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Brandon Lee, precinct-17 caucus chairman, talks to caucusgoers before the vote during the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

A caucus goer holds a piece of paper with all of the candidates names during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Iowans participate in the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Caucus goers sign in at the front desk during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Michelle White, a caucus captain for former President Donald Trump, registers caucusgoers on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Jan 15, 2024; Garnavillo, Iowa, [USA]; More than 70 registered Republicans showed up to caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Thoma Dairy Bar Cafe in Garnavillo, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines Register

Voters walk into a caucus site on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Interstate-35 High School in Truro.

Caucus goers turn in their vote for the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Republican Caucus participants listen to instructions Monday, January 15, 2024 at Stofer Music Shop in Edin Township/Low Moor. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Jan 15, 2024; Garnavillo, Iowa, [USA]; Caucus chair Michael Behrend calls out instructions for the 2024 Iowa Caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Thoma Dairy Bar Cafe in Garnavillo, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines Register

Benjamin Longlet, speaker on behalf of Nikki Haley talks to the crowd during Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus-goers check into their caucus sites Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Franklin Jr. High in Des Moines.

Nick Tansey, precinct-17 caucus secretary, collects ballots from GOP Caucusgoers during the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Jan 15, 2024; Garnavillo, Iowa, [USA]; Caucus chair Michael Behrend calls out instructions for the 2024 Iowa Caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Thomas Dairy Bar Cafe in Garnavillo, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines Register

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis supporter displays a Desantis election sign before the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Precinct-17 GOP Caucusgoers write their favorite candidate's name in a ballot paper during the precinct-14 Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Hundreds of caucus-goers await their opportunity to vote Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Franklin Jr. High in Des Moines.

Caucus goers come in from negative five degrees to take part of the Iowa caucus during the Iowa Caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley supporter Alissa Baker walks with signs before the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Caucus goers turn in their vote for the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus-goers check into their caucus sites Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Franklin Jr. High in Des Moines.

Caucus goers register their names at precinct-14 of Ames Middle School at Ames Middle School before the Iowa Caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Caucus-goers check into their caucus sites Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Franklin Jr. High in Des Moines.

Jodi Reeves, of Edin Township, signs the petition for elections before the Republican Caucus Monday, January 15, 2024, at Stofer Music Shop in Edin Township/Low Moor. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Pam Hill, of Edin Township, helps Mitch Nielsen, of Edin Township, during the Republican Caucus Monday, January 15, 2023, in Edin Township/Low Moor. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Republican Caucus participants check-in Monday, January 15, 2024, at Stofer Music Shop in Edin Township/Low Moor. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Precinct chair, Lee Stofer, reads caucus proceedings Monday, January 15, 2023, at Stofer Music Shop in Edin Township/Low Moor. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

The pledge of allegiance gets said before the Republican Caucus Monday, January 15, 2024, at Stofer Music Shop in Edin Township/Low Moor. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Pam Hill, of Edin Township, holds the final results of the Republican Caucus Monday, January 15, 2024, at Stofer Music Shop in Edin Township/Low Moor. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Emy Rivera, center, and Russell Van Horn check in to caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Laurie and Sam Adam walk into their caucus site Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa. The couple said they came to caucus because it was both exciting and an obligation.

Local residents walk into their caucus site Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Residents find a seat before the caucus gets started Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Mark Stutsman, center, addresses caucusgoers Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Caucusgoers say the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the meeting Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Jason Laverman speaks on behalf of GOP presidential candidate Ryan Binkley during the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Iowans participate in the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Rachel Cipriano speaks on behalf of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Residents listen as Mary Palmer, left, speaks on behalf of Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Mary Palmer, left, speaks on behalf of Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Chad Murphy, right, speaks on behalf of GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy during the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Rachel Cipriano, center, helps Russell Van Horn, left, and Emy Rivera check in during the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Clark Tuchman speaks on behalf of former President Donald Trump during the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Residents listen as Clark Tuchman endorses former President Donald Trump during the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Iowans participate in the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Iowans participate in the caucus Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Stutsman agricultural products in Hills, Iowa.

Caucus goers sign in at the front desk during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus goers fill in nomination petitions during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus goers fill in nomination petitions during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus goers wait in line to attend the count during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus goers fill in nomination petitions during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus goers sign in at the front desk during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus goers sign in at the front desk during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

A speaker opens the event for the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Jacob Hall, speaker on behalf of Vivek Ramaswamy talks to the crowd during Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Jim Maasen talks to the crowd on behalf of Donald Trump during Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus goers turn in their vote for the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus goers turn in their vote for the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Caucus representatives count the votes during the Iowa caucus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at Terrance View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

State Senator Nate Boulton and Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen complete precinct paperwork as Democrats brave sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

Linda Johnson reviews the Caucus guide as Democrats brave sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

State Senator Nate Boulton shows his daughter, Alys, 2, the globe before the event as Democrats brave sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

Caucus Secretary Susan Wickham, left, Caucus Chair Kevin Marken, and Executive Director of Polk Co. Democrats Kira Barker review documents as Democrats brave sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

Valerie Madison completes paperwork as Democrats brave sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen checks in as Democrats brave sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

Eric Butler, left, and Gary Ilse complete paperwork as Democrats brave sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

Caucus Chair Kevin Marken reads the rules as Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen listens in as Democrats brave sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

Democrats brave the sub-zero weather and gather in-person on Iowa Caucus night in Polk County on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the East High School library in Des Moines. The event has three priorities to cover: provide updates on the business of the Democratic party, precinct elections, and the discussion the party platform.

Craig Johnstone of Grinnell prays before the caucus meeting is called to order on Monday Jan. 15, 2024, at the Heartland Co-op in Malcom.

Caucus goers wait to conduct party business Monday Jan. 15, 2024, at the Heartland Co-op in Malcom.

Marlene Martens takes a photo of former president Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Signs for former president Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Campaign signs on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Dave Harvey registers on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Vern Seidl registers on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Campaign signs on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Voters attend the Iowa caucuses on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks to voters on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Voters attend the Iowa caucuses on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Horizon Events Center in Clive.

Chad Schneider, precinct-14 chairman, talks to caucusgoers before the vote during the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Jenny Forgey, precinct captain for Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, speaks to the precinct-14 caucusgoers before the vote in the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Megan Decker, precinct-14 caucus secretary, and Chad Schneider, precinct-14 caucus chairman, count votes during the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Megan Decker, precinct-14 caucus secretary, and Chad Schneider, precinct-14 caucus chairman (right), count votes in front of Jenny Forgey, precinct captain of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (left) and Caleb Grossinckle, precinct captain of Florida Gov. Ron Desantis during the Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis supporters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Caucus goers fight fridges temperatures as they walk into Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA for. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Former President Donald Trump supporters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Caucus voters gather at Des Moines Precinct #9 at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Caucus voters gather at Des Moines Precinct #9 at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley supporters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy supporters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Caucus voters gather at Des Moines Precinct #9 at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Caucus voters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Signs in support of GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy are hung at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley supporters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Votes are counted for former President Donald Trump at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Caucus voters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Former President Donald Trump supporters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Signs sit in the snow outside Hoover High School in support of Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Voters braved the frigid temps to support their favorite candidates at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Caucusgoers write their favorite candidate's name in a ballot paper during the precinct-14 Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Caucus voters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Caucus voters gather at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Voters braved the frigid temps to support their favorite candidates at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Voters braved the frigid temps to support their favorite candidates at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Voters braved the frigid temps to support their favorite candidates at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Voters braved the frigid temps to support their favorite candidates at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Jan 15, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, Voters braved the frigid temps to support their favorite candidates at Hoover High School in Des Moines, IA. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-The Des Moines Register

Precinct-17 GOP Caucusgoers write their favorite candidate's name in a ballot paper during the precinct-14 Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)

Brandon Lee, precinct-17 caucus chairman (left), counts the ballots in the GOP Iowa Caucus at Ames Middle School on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA Today Network)