Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to jump into the growing Republican presidential field, which is led by his old running mate, Donald Trump.

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Pence has been widely expected to launch a run for the Republican nomination and has been laying the groundwork for a presidential campaign for months.

He has made regular visits to Iowa and is set to appear at U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s annual Roast and Ride fundraiser this weekend, joining more than a half-dozen other presidential candidates, before his official launch.

The decision to announce the campaign with a rally in Des Moines reflects Iowa’s importance in determining the future direction of the Republican Party, the source said.

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