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With the Iowa caucuses coming up for Republicans in a matter of days, all eyes are on the state.

In November 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made national headlines when Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds came out and endorsed him. Since then, Reynolds has been participating in grassroots efforts to raise support for DeSantis and encourage residents of the state to vote for him on Monday.

So far, DeSantis is the only Republican seeking the GOP nomination who's been to all 99 counties in Iowa. Yet despite reaching this milestone and winning an impressive endorsement from the state's conservative governor, a brand new poll out of Iowa shows Nikki Haley several points ahead.

A closer look at recent polling from Iowa

In the Hawkeye State, a new Suffolk University poll shows Haley carrying 20% support amongst Iowans most likely to vote in the caucuses. DeSantis, meanwhile, comes in with 13% backing him.

These latest numbers follow a new surge of momentum for Haley in the GOP primary. The former UN ambassador is ahead of DeSantis in New Hampshire and also holds the endorsement of the state's Republican governor.

In recent weeks, both GOP contenders have begun trading blows with increasing intensity. During Wednesday night's debate in Des Moines, Haley and DeSantis accused each other of lying, poorly managing policy issues, and lacking the fortitude to take on Democrats.

With the Iowa caucuses coming on January 15, time will tell which Republican contender walks away with the win. Both Iowa and New Hampshire are traditionally viewed as bellwether states that strongly indicate the future nominee of the party.

Haley and DeSantis, for what it's worth, have each expressed confidence in their own abilities to take home the win in Iowa.

Grassroots campaigning ahead of Monday

Earlier today, Haley and DeSantis both attended the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, speaking to eventgoers. While on stage, the Florida governor stressed the importance of biofuels and energy independence.

The former UN ambassador touched on these matters as well, making the case that Iowans should cast their ballots for her to keep the state's agriculture in good condition. On social media, Haley again underscored the major contributions that Iowa's agriculture has on the rest of the world.