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- Ron DeSantis leads Donald Trump in the critical early-voting state of New Hampshire, according to a UNH poll.
- The survey showed DeSantis leading Trump 42% to 30%, with many GOP voters desiring a fresh face.
- Trump on Saturday will visit New Hampshire and South Carolina as he seeks to stake his claim to the GOP nomination.
As former President Donald Trump ramps up his campaign activity ahead of the 2024 Republican presidential calendar, he finds himself trailing Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in the early-voting state of New Hampshire, according to a new poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire.