1972 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses
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The 1972 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses were held on January 24, 1972, as the first step in determing the Democratic nominee for the 1972 election.[1] Uncommitted barely eeked out a win with 35.8% over Maine Senator Edmund Muskie's 35.5%, while South Dakota Senator George McGovern, who had been trailing in most polls, came in a surprise third with 22.6%.[2]
Candidates
- Shirley Chisolm, U.S. Representative from NY-12
- Hubert Humphrey, 38th Vice President of the United States
- Henry M. Jackson, U.S Senator from Washington
- Eugene McCarthy, U.S. Senator from Minnesota
- George McGovern, U.S Senator from South Dakota
- Edmund Muskie, U.S. Senator from Maine
Results
| 1972 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses[3] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Percentage[a] | Delegates[3][b] | |
| Uncommitted | 35.8% | 18 | |
| Edmund Muskie | 35.5% | 18 | |
| George McGovern | 22.6% | 10 | |
| Hubert Humphrey | 1.6% | 0 | |
| Eugene McCarthy | 1.4% | 0 | |
| Shirley Chisolm | 1.3% | 0 | |
| Henry M. Jackson | 1.1% | 0 | |
| Other | 7% | 0 | |
| 100.00% | 46 | ||
Notes
References
- ^ Sanders, Sam (January 29, 2016). "Why Does Iowa Vote First, Anyway". NPR. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ Apple, Johnny (January 26, 1972). "Muskie Is Victor In Iowa Caucuses". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "CAUCUS RESULTS - Iowa Publications Online" (PDF). Retrieved August 27, 2022.