Iowa votes to kick off long 2016 White House race

Iowans were set to vote Monday in the opening test of the US presidential race, with Republican Donald Trump looking to capitalize on his stunning campaign success and Hillary Clinton defending her status as the Democratic favorite. At most, a few hundred thousand people are expected to attend, highlighting the importance of voter turnout in an Iowa race where success can be the bedrock to a candidate's long-term success. After months of rallies, several debates and millions of dollars worth of