Donald Trump had a big victory scoring 51% of votes and gained 20 delegates. This primary election was held in Iowa a state of the US. In the United States Presidential primary season, the Iowa Caucuses is the first major contest.

The victory of Donald Trump in Iowa is the first step in the U.S. presidential election. Let’s first understand the election procedure in the US.

Election Procedure in the US

The election procedure starts with the registration of candidates with the Federal Election Commission to run for President. Thereafter primaries and caucuses are held by States and Parties. After that parties conduct a National Convention to choose their candidate for President. Finally, the Presidential candidate participates in the Presidential debate and tries to win the Presidential election.

US Presidential primaries and caucuses

Two methods for selecting presidential nominees are primaries and caucuses used by states and political parties.

Presidential primaries

Before a presidential election, most states conduct primaries that take place 6-9 months earlier. During the primaries, voters cast secret ballots to choose their preferred candidate without revealing their identity. The state where the primary is held considers the results of the vote and awards delegates to the winners based on them.

Caucuses

In the months leading up to a presidential election, several states hold caucuses. Caucuses are meetings managed by political parties at the county, district, or precinct level. Some caucuses choose candidates through a secret ballot, while others require participants to form groups based on the candidate they support. Undecided participants make up their group. Each candidate’s group gives speeches and attempts to persuade others to join their group. Ultimately, the number of delegates given to each candidate is based on the number of caucus votes they receive.

Who are Delegates

Delegates are individuals who are authorized to vote on behalf of others in an indirect election. A typical example of delegates acting on behalf of a broader electorate to elect a representative is the United States presidential election. During the US presidential election, voters in each state elect delegates (also known as “electors”) in the electoral college, who then cast their vote to elect the president.

What happens at the National Convention

To become the presidential nominee, a candidate must generally secure a majority of delegates. This is typically achieved through a series of state primaries and caucuses held by the political party. The state delegates then attend the national convention where they cast their votes to confirm their chosen candidate. Finally, a Presidential candidate is been selected. During the convention, the presidential nominee announces their running mate for vice president.

The victory in Iowa will boost Donald Trump

Former President of the United States of America Donald Trump has been surrounded by a lot of difficulties for some time. Many cases were filed against Trump one after the other and also setbacks from the court. Trump has a long association with controversies and because of this controversies have still not left him.

But in the meantime, the former American President has got relief. Trump succeeded today and this success has come in the form of a victory for Trump. This is being considered a big victory for Trump. Also, Trump’s claim of becoming the Republican candidate in the US presidential elections to be held in 2024 has become stronger.

Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswami withdraws from the race for US President and supports Donald Trump

Presidential elections are going to be held in America this year. Many leaders are contesting the elections. Vivek Ramaswamy from the Republic Party had also submitted his claim to become the next President of America.

After contesting the elections, Vivek came into the limelight and his popularity also increased. Vivek is of Indian origin and Hindu by religion and during the election campaign he also made it clear that he is proud to be a Hindu and he will not back down from the religion.

Bharatvanshi Vivek Ramaswamy has recently made a big decision. Vivek has withdrawn his name from the race to become the President of America. As soon as Vivek withdrew from the race for US President, he supported former US President and Republican Party candidate Donald Trump.