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Iowa caucuses

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How the Iowa caucuses really work

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How the Iowa caucuses work

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How Do the Iowa Caucuses Work? It’s Different for Both Parties | NBC Nightly News

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Inside an Iowa caucus

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The Iowa caucuses are quadrennial electoral events for the Democratic and Republican parties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Unlike primary elections, where registered voters cast ballots at polling places on election day, Iowa caucuses are meetings where voters gather to discuss and select candidates for their registered party. Political parties hold the caucuses, in contrast to most state-run primaries. Both presidential and midterm elections in Iowa use caucuses. The caucuses are also held to select delegates to county conventions and party committees, among other party activities.
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