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. 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%. 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

Caucus results  
Caucus date: January 24, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 0 (of 46)

County convention results

County convention date: February 26, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 0 (of 46)

District convention results

District convention date: March 26, 1972

National pledged delegates determined: 34 (of 46)

Notes

References 

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