CNN will host two Republican presidential primary debates next month in Iowa and New Hampshire – states that hold the first contests in the race for the 2024 GOP nomination, the network announced Thursday.

The debates offer some contenders additional opportunities to sway voters after Wednesday night’s debate in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The large field of candidates has been dramatically whittled down, with just four candidates qualifying to appear on stage tonight: Ms Haley, 51, Mr DeSantis, 45, Vivek Ramaswamy, 38, and Chris Christie, 61.