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The Iowa caucuses are in one month. Monday, January 15 is when Iowa voters will head to the polls and decide which GOP candidate gets key delegates that will help them secure the party's nomination.

Hopefuls Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, and others each aim to walk away with delegates. Though the Florida governor objectively has an edge in Iowa, following last month's endorsement from Gov. Kim Reynolds. The popular Republican governor made it clear she'll be regularly on the campaign trail, urging voters in her state to get behind DeSantis.

On Wednesday, January 10, CNN will host a debate in Iowa, giving GOP competitors one of their last chances to reach voters ahead of the caucuses. While DeSantis was the first candidate to confirm he'd attend the debate, he's since been joined by Haley.

What to know about January's debate in Iowa

The event will take place at Drake University, with DeSantis and Haley as the only assured attendees so far.

All GOP contenders who wish to be on the debate stage next month must garner at least 10% support in three Iowa polls or national polls. One of these polls must also consist of likely GOP caucus voters in the state.

At this time, it's not clear if Chris Christie will qualify to appear on the stage. Though both Haley and DeSantis have said they believe Trump needs to show up to debate.

Will Trump join his opponents in Iowa?

So far, the former president has skipped every single debate, with critics accusing him of thinking he shouldn't have to work for the GOP nomination.

Haley declared as the field of Republican contenders narrows, Trump will have a harder time hiding from these debates. Likewise, DeSantis blasted the former president for just giving speeches without answering questions, visiting counties across Iowa, or even shaking voters' hands.

For months, the Florida governor's stressed that the Republican nomination is something one has to work for, not something they should expect to just be handed to them.

At this time, Trump has not confirmed that he plans to debate in Iowa next month. Given his pattern of ducking debates, no one should hold their breath waiting for him to show up.