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Database: Impact of Iowa Caucuses On Voter Registration

Recent data on Iowa’s registered voters revealed shifts among their party affiliations in the months before, during and following the state’s 2008, 2012 and 2016 presidential precinct caucuses.

By Christina Rueth
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Database: Impact of Iowa Caucuses On Voter Registration
Supporters gather at the Hillary Clinton campaign celebration in Des Moines Monday night, Feb. 1, 2016, after the Democratic presidential precinct caucuses earlier in the night.
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Recent data on Iowa’s registered voters revealed shifts among their party affiliations in the months before, during and following the state’s 2008, 2012 and 2016 presidential precinct caucuses.

Taking a closer look at registered voter numbers in those caucuses, IowaWatch discovered intriguing trends.

Test your knowledge with this IowaWatch News Quiz.

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