1972 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses

The 1972 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses were held on January 24, 1972, as the first step in determining the Democratic nominee for the 1972 election.[1] Maine Senator Edmund Muskie received the most committed votes with 35.5%, while South Dakota Senator George McGovern, who had been trailing in most polls, came in a surprise second with 22.6%.[2]

1972 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses

January 24, 1972 (1972-01-24) 1976 →
 
Candidate Uncommitted Edmund Muskie George McGovern
Percentage 35.8% 35.5% 22.6%

Candidates

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Results

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Caucus results

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Caucus date: January 24, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 0 (of 46)

1972 Iowa Democratic Presidential Caucus Results
Candidate Votes (State Delegate Equivalents) Percentage Pledged National Delegates
(expected on January 24)
Uncommitted 3,580 35.80% 18
Edmund Muskie 3,550 35.50% 18
George McGovern 2,260 22.60% 10
Hubert Humphrey 160 1.60% 0
Eugene McCarthy 140 1.40% 0
Shirley Chisolm 130 1.30% 0
Henry M. Jackson 110 1.10% 0
Other 70 .70% 0
10,000 100.00% 46

County convention results

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County convention date: February 26, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 0 (of 46)

1972 Iowa Democratic Presidential County Convention Results
Candidate Votes (State Delegate Equivalents) Percentage Pledged National Delegates
(expected on February 26)
Edmund Muskie 1,439 38.50% 18
Uncommitted 1,126 30.12% 14
George McGovern 1,092 29.21% 14
Shirley Chisholm 39 1.04% 0
John Lindsay 19 .51% 0
Hubert Humphrey 16 .43% 0
Henry M. Jackson 6 .16% 0
Ted Kennedy 1 .03% 0
3,738 100.00% 46

District convention results

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District convention date: March 26, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 34 (of 46)

1972 Iowa Democratic Presidential Congressional District Results
Candidate Percentage Pledged District Delegates
(expected per March 26)
Pledged National Delegates
(expected on March 26)
Edmund Muskie 41.18% 14 19
George McGovern 35.29% 12 16
Uncommitted 23.53% 8 11
100.00% 34 46

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Sanders, Sam (January 29, 2016). "Why Does Iowa Vote First, Anyway". NPR. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Apple, Johnny (January 26, 1972). "Muskie Is Victor In Iowa Caucuses". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2022.