AP Race Call: Donald Trump has officially won Iowa in the 2024 presidential election, marking his third consecutive victory in the state. The Associated Press announced Trump’s win at 10:40 p.m. EST, awarding him Iowa’s six electoral votes and underscoring his strong support among Republicans there.
Though Iowa was once a swing state, leaning Democratic in past elections, Trump’s popularity among Iowa voters has made it a solid Republican stronghold in recent years. In 2008 and 2012, Iowans voted for Democrat Barack Obama, but the state shifted when Trump first ran in 2016. He won Iowa that year, again in 2020, and now he has secured another win in 2024.
Earlier this year, Trump’s appeal was clear when he won strong support in the Iowa Republican caucuses, boosting his momentum for the general election. His Iowa success also reflects the state’s overall lean toward conservative values and his continued influence within the GOP.
With Trump now winning Iowa for the third time, the state shows its steady support for him and reaffirms its place as a red state in recent elections.
