Amid historically large turnout in Iowa, the unexpected benefactor is Rubio, who came within striking distance of Trump.
Election 2016
With New Hampshire ahead, Republican race changes focus
New Hampshire Republicans tend to be socially moderate, fiscally tight-fisted and historically pay little attention to Iowa caucus results.
Cruz tops Trump in Republican race; Sanders and Clinton leave Iowa deadlocked
The Texas senator’s win is a setback for Donald Trump, the longtime front-runner, while Bernie Sanders’ showing sets up a long, competitive Democratic primary.
Clinton, Sanders look for liftoff in Iowa’s caucuses
Few expect voter turnout to approach 2008 levels, but Sanders said a higher turnout would help him upset Clinton.
Primary races races tight as Iowa caucuses kick off 2016 presidential voting
Candidates look for a boost in the caucuses, but history shows that victory in Iowa isn’t necessarily the key to the White House.
Presidential candidates make their final sprints across Iowa
On the eve of the caucuses, Trump and Rubio attack Cruz, and Clinton and Sanders address the email scandal.
Iowa caucuses: The hows, the whys and what the results mean
After months of presidential polls, debates, rumor and speculation, the gatherings will provide the first test of actual voter sentiment.
Charles Krauthammer: Narrowing the field of Republicans started for good this week
Tuesday’s debate didn’t drastically alter the race, but it pointed to the emergence of the final four.