Iowans began voting in the caucuses on Monday, the first selection process in the Democratic primary nomination battle to choose who will represent the party in the November presidential election against Donald Trump, Eurasia Diary reports citing Deutsche Welle.
The result of the caucuses will influence the Democratic nomination by helping to whittle down a congested field. A total of 11 candidates are currently vying to lead the Democratic Party in November's vote. Defeat in Iowa, particularly a heavy one, usually spells the end of a campaign before other states even hold their primaries.
In recent years, the winner in Iowa has also ended up becoming the Democratic nominee.
The Republican Party is also holding caucuses in the Midwest state, but Trump had no serious competition. The incumbent president was quickly confirmed the party's winner.